Enterprise Strategy Manager in London

• Enterprise Strategy Manager
• Domain: Financial Services / Banking
• Employment: 4 month Contract with possibility of extension or going permanent
• Workplace Type: Hybrid - 3 to 4 days in office
• Purpose of the Role

Lead the development of strategic initiatives by defining problem statements in partnership with senior stakeholders, synthesising complex analysis into clear, decision-relevant insight, and advising leadership on strategic direction.

You will oversee strategic projects spanning multiple workstreams, ensure high-quality, executive-ready delivery, and actively shape stakeholder engagement to drive alignment and impact.

• What You'll Deliver (Key Accountabilities)
• Lead identification of problem statements and hypothesis-driven problem solving; synthesise complex analyses into clear insights and strategic implications.
• Structure and oversee multiple workstreams within strategic initiatives — ensuring quality, alignment and delivery against enterprise priorities.
• Develop compelling, executive-ready presentations and narratives, translating complex topics into clear, actionable messages.
• Design and execute stakeholder engagement strategies — managing differing perspectives, surfacing blockers, and building alignment across senior stakeholders.
• Accountabilities of the Job
• Identify and articulate the strategic implications of analysis; ensure outputs are relevant to leadership decision-making.
• Ensure strategy projects deliver against agreed enterprise objectives, identifying risks early and maintaining focus on impact.
• Ensure all workstreams are aligned, integrated and delivered to a high standard, with a clear and consistent strategic narrative.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment across functions and senior stakeholders.
• Produce and oversee high-quality, executive-level materials and communications that clearly convey complex strategic issues.
• Lead and develop junior team members — providing direction, coaching and feedback; contribute to overall capability building.
• Knowledge & Experience
• Knowledge and interest in financial services — including customers, products and services.
• Ability to convert data and research into a fact base for strategic content, with strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex tasks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills — able to convey complex information clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to understand and manage stakeholder incentives and dynamics.
• Experience managing project or workstream teams in complex and demanding environments.
• Ability to balance big-picture strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience in an in-house strategy function or strategy consulting environment.
• Degree-level or equivalent qualification; MBA and/or top-tier consulting background highly valued.
• Experience leading workstreams or teams.
• Conduct & Line of Defence
• Comply with the client's Code, Purpose, Values and relevant policies.
• Respect relevant regulatory obligations and Conduct Rules.
• This is a first-line role under the Three Lines of Defence principles — responsible for intelligent risk-taking and managing direct and consequential risks.
• Promote a culture where risk, including financial crime and fraud, is managed effectively through prompt identification, escalation and reporting.
• Why This Seat

Own the framing, the analysis and the board-ready recommendation — advising senior leadership