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Strategy Lead

  • Business Management
  • London

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve.  Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

Every breakthrough is built on strong foundations. As a Strategy Lead, you’ll work across disciplines to drive the strategy, culture and structure that enable our success.

Take the next step in your career.

The role

As a Strategy Lead in our Strategic Planning Office (SPO), you will help shape the short- and long-term priorities of the business, driving effective delivery and supporting strategic alignment across a leading quantitative research and technology firm.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

  • Analysing external trends to determine their impact on the business and provide recommendations as part of long-range planning

  • Facilitating senior stakeholders to co-create a three-year vision for both business unit and functional plans

  • Working through unstructured and ambiguous problems, adapting industry frameworks to fit G-Research use cases, and developing and delivering concrete actions to drive progress

  • Acting as an advisor and coach to senior stakeholders   

  • Working closely with business and programme managers to define short term goals

  • Designing - and continuously improving - governance forums to ensure they are fit for purpose to deliver long- and short-term plans

  • Managing and leading challenging change management programmes,  effectively navigating stakeholder dynamics and business problems 

  • Learning and iterating quickly, grasping complex concepts and supporting  teams in navigating planning, delivery, and change management

  • Co-ordinating the design and delivery of the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) 

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • Demonstrable experience in a strategy consulting setting, preferably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Financial services background with a solid understanding financial markets  

  • Strong execution skills 

  • Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with C-Suite stakeholders

  • Ability to distil ambiguous problems into simple approaches and actions

  • A creative and curious mind-set with a desire to continuously improve every aspect of how we work and think outside of the box

  • Strong academic credentials, including a minimum 2.1 degree or equivalent

Why should you apply?

•    Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
•    Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
•    30 days’ annual leave
•    9% company pension contributions
•    Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
•    Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
•    Cycle-to-work scheme
•    Monthly company events

Location: London
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