Strategy Manager (9 Months)

We're building something better. This role is in NatWest Boxed. At NatWest Boxed, we're a high performing team that's always on the lookout for exceptional people. We encourage an inclusive and diverse working environment, where teamwork, input and collaboration is valued no matter your level.

This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

Join us as a Strategy Manager at NatWest Boxed. In this key role, you'll support all aspects of our strategic activities to help articulate, deliver, and align to our overall strategy and purpose in NatWest BaaS and Mettle. Day-to-day, you'll be improving our customers' experiences and delivering stated outcomes and measures in the most efficient and cost-effective way. In return, you'll enjoy valuable exposure to our senior stakeholders, including executive committees. This role is available for a period of 9 months.

What you'll do

• As a Strategy Manager, you'll be contributing to the achievement of our business area's goals by providing appropriate and clear strategies.
• You'll be helping to provide strategic analysis, customer insights and market context to support the development of our strategy while making sure that best in class approaches and lessons learned are built into our business strategy.
• Your other key responsibilities will include:
• Working with the function, businesses and relevant support and control functions to help develop robust strategies, plans and projects.
• Monitoring and analysing organisational and customer-facing business performance, competitor activity and financial analysis, new business opportunities and emerging trends.
• Preparing strategic materials for a variety of audiences (e.g., NatWest Boxed Executive Steering Committee, NatWest Retail ExCo).
• Contributing to developing a deep understanding of relevant issues, collaborating across the business to identify key areas informed by customer insights and market dynamics.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders including the NatWest Boxed Executive Committee to provide them with updates on our strategy including financial performance and progress to plan.
• Building strong relationships across the business as well as with strategy teams across the bank.

The skills you'll need

• You'll already have experience of business strategy within a financial services environment or from strategy consulting experience.
• We'll need you to bring a good understanding of the relevant sector, including an understanding of the current and future risks and opportunities facing the business.
• On top of this, you'll need:
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders and influence and challenge constructively.
• The ability to convey complex information and ideas clearly to build understanding and support.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Understanding of broader market context and potential impact on our businesses.