Strategy Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

ABOUT TEMENOS

Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We do this through the pioneering spirit of 7500+ Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.
Temenos enables growth for two-thirds of the world\'s top 1,000 banks and 70+ challenger banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.
At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.
THE ROLE

The role is within the Strategy team at Temenos that reports directly into the CEO and works closely with Temenos senior management in formulating and delivering on customized business strategies to grow our top-line and transform our business. This role reports to the VP, Strategy.
We are seeking an experienced Associate / Consultant / Early EM with relevant work experience at a top tier Strategy Consulting firm. Knowledge and interest in Banking / Technology in financial services will be highly beneficial for this role.
The candidate will be expected to be a high-performing and independent contributor, working closely with many stakeholders across regions, product lines and functions.
OPPORTUNITES
  • You will develop banking market insights & implications for the company at regional & central level, with the key objective of driving Temenos growth.
  • You will develop market entry and turnaround strategies.
  • You will work with cross functional teams (Product, Sales, Pre-Sales, Marketing etc.) and regions to formulate Go-to-Market strategies (E.g. Corporate Lending, Banking-as-a-Service).
  • You will devise competitor specific strategies (Product-market fit, Partnerships, Deal execution, etc.) to improve win-rate.
  • You will distil insights and develop recommendations to feed into Product Strategy and roadmap.
  • You will drive/support special projects as and when commissioned by the ExCo e.g. Strategic Fit assessments for M&A, targeted growth initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
  • You should possess proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
  • You should have the ability to independently structure solutions to business problems and develop relevant hypothesis and storylines.
  • You should have outstanding written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills - particularly in translating complex data into simple, compelling messages / impactful insights.
  • You should have the ability to work independently, as well as effectively in teams, and build positive relationships with different business partners to achieve results.
  • You should be results oriented, dedicated, hardworking and can work on own initiative whilst also working under pressure to deliver on time with a high level of integrity, sense of urgency, attention to detail and quality standards.
  • You should have the following specific technical skills:
Market / industry analysis within Banking and Financial Services
Consulting toolkit (structuring, story lining, hypothesis driven problem solving, etc.)
Market sizing
Excel / data modelling / PowerPoint
  • Key attributes:
Effective written and verbal communication with internal stakeholders (sales, presales, product, marketing, investor relations) and external stakeholders (senior business and IT executives at the banks)
Exceptional analytical ability including interpretation of large data sets and deciphering the findings into clear messages and visuals
Ability to think creatively and build complex financial models
Self-motivated, fast learner with the ability to operate independently
Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to integrate with other functions within Temenos
Passionate about working in different cultures and geographies - open to travel from time to time
Demonstrate high ethics and values, inspiring loyalty and trust
Strong work ethic
An entrepreneurial and creative mind-set. * Pre-requisites to apply:

Strong knowledge of banking industry dynamics and trends, and different banking products
Minimum 2 years relevant experience at a top-tier Strategy Consulting firm (i.e. McKinsey, Bain or Boston Consulting Group) within the Consulting/Partner track; total experience 5-6 years
Must have direct experience within Banking at these firms or prior work experience in Banking (Product, Sales, Technology Business analyst)
Past experience in defining Go to Market (GTM) plans a plus * Education:

Undergraduate degree in engineering or business; Master\'s degree in Management or MBA or similar experience.

SKILLS
  • Care about being a specialist in your field.
  • Commit to being an integral part of the strategy function in your region.
  • Collaborate with your team and business stakeholders.
  • Challenge yourself to constantly improve your field of knowledge.
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  • Job Id
    JD1552144
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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