Strategy, Analysis and Narrative Lead
Location: London
Contract: 6 months
Job description
We are recruiting for a Strategy, Analysis and Narrative Lead to join our client, a regulated firm. This is a contract opportunity, offering an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company.
About the role:
Provide strategic and analytical support to ensure the Open Finance programme, and the narrative explaining it, are coherent, evidence-based and robust.
Knowledge & Experience Requirements;
- Assess and challenge the assumptions, evidence and analysis underpinning the programme.
- Identify evidence gaps and specify where further analysis or research is needed.
- Ensure policy, governance, strategy and delivery work form an integrated programme.
- Test proposals and recommendations before they are put to senior decision-makers.
- Turn complex technical, policy and market issues into clear senior-level briefings and papers.
- Influence colleagues and negotiate changes at working and senior levels.
About you:
- Strong analytical reasoning and structured problem-solving.
- Experience developing or testing strategy in complex programmes.
- Ability to assess evidence critically and identify unsupported assumptions.
- Excellent drafting and the ability to explain complex issues simply.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Intellectual curiosity combined with pace and delivery focus.
- Knowledge of financial services regulation, Open Banking or Open Finance is desirable.
- Proven experience designing and delivering stakeholder engagement plans.
- Direct experience working with Open Banking or Open Finance stakeholders.
- Credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound judgement and the ability to handle queries independently.
- Experience in financial services, regulation or public policy is desirable.
Additional Information:
Location: London –Hybrid – 3 - 4 days onsite
Duration: 6 months
Strategy, Analysis and Narrative Lead in City of London employer: BDO LLP
As a leading insurance company, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, our London and Manchester offices offer a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful work while enjoying the flexibility of mainly remote arrangements. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in a thriving industry.
