Business Manager

Business Manager

Global Commodities Platform | London | Permanent |

Translate commercial strategy into delivered outcomes for a newly established commodity pricing and analysis platform. Own the commercial roadmap, drive cross-functional execution, and act as strategic thinking partner to senior leadership.

• Own and maintain integrated commercial roadmap; run weekly delivery cadence
• Translate strategy into executable work streams; pressure-test assumptions
• Drive cross-functional delivery across Technology, Pricing, and Product teams
• Convert business development opportunities into launch plans
• Define and track commercial OKRs/KPIs; produce exec-ready board reporting
• Act as sounding board to Head of Commercial Strategy; challenge and refine strategy
• Manage dependencies, RAID, and decision logs

Essential:

• 5-7 years strategy consulting experience (top‑tier firm preferred)
• Proven track record turning strategy into measurable outcomes
• Able to drive delivery without direct authority
• Strong commercial acumen (pricing, packaging, monetisation models)
• Bachelor's degree (Business, Economics, Finance preferred)
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder management

Desirable:

• Investment banking or commodities market experience
• MBA or equivalent commercial training
• Portfolio/programme governance experience

• Build phase ategic + hands‑on. High agency, low ego culture. Thought partnership with leadership.