Corporate Strategy Director

A unique and exciting mandate has arisen to join a reputable investment house seeking to hire a Corporate Strategy Director, reporting directly to the CEO. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to make the next step in their career and enter a role allowing them to influence the direction of the firm’s expansion and growth.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in defining and shaping the long-term strategy for the business alongside the CEO; conduct market research, mapping and competitor benchmarking to originate ideas.
• Oversight of forecasting, budgets, expenses etc, in close liaison with the finance team.
• Liaise closely with the Investor Relations department to ensure communications,literature and outreach approach align with the strategic vision of the business.
• Project management of implementation of internal initiatives.
• Regular meetings with senior stakeholders; prepare presentations and present in meetings.
• Prepare materials for the Board.
• Ownership of projects from start to finish.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a relevant position [Chief of Staff/Corporate Development/Corporate Strategy/M&A] reporting directly to ExCo.
• Experience in the investment management industry and understanding of the investment marketplace.
• Excellent stakeholder, relationship management and presentation skills.
• A strong entrepreneurial mind set focused on finding opportunities.
• Skilled at multi-tasking and willingness to be hands-on when required.

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.