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
Support all aspects of our strategic activities by helping articulate and deliver the overall strategy and purpose in NatWest, working closely with leaders across the business
Play an active role in the implementation and delivery of our strategy and related goals, including developing insightful thought leadership and ensuring actions remain aligned with our priorities
Use structured problem-solving, frameworks, and stakeholder management to tackle strategic issues in this influential and tactical role
You'll work from home some of the time, but you'll also spend a significant amount of time working from an office or hub
As a Strategy Manager, you’ll support the definition, direction, and delivery of NatWest’s overall strategy and purpose. Working closely with leaders across the franchises and functions, you’ll help develop robust strategies, plans, and projects across the bank.
Your other key responsibilities will include:
Supporting and engaging with leaders to manage the strategy cycle, collaborating with key teams and aligning strategic delivery across franchises and functions
Monitoring and analysing competitors’ performance and activity, product trends, new business opportunities, and emerging customer, regulatory, and competitive trends
Owning the creation of materials and structuring Executive and Board-level sessions, enabling debate and promoting informed decision-making
Supporting the delivery of strategic transformation programmes, helping to address key design issues and accelerate execution
Supporting the continuous improvement of NatWest’s operating model through strategic insights
Being an example to colleagues by creating a high-performing, purpose-driven culture through sharing learnings and best practice with colleagues
We’re looking for someone highly strategic, with experience of business strategy within a financial services environment or ideally a consultancy background. You’ll have strong problem-structuring, strategic hypothesis development, and analytical skills, alongside a comprehensive understanding of the banking industry. You’ll also have experience working with senior stakeholders across multiple projects in complex organisations, with the ability to challenge, influence, and communicate clearly.
As well as this, we're looking for:
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to challenge and influence key stakeholders
Experience managing projects or teams in complex and demanding environments
Deep strategic and analytical thinking skills and toolkit, with the ability to manage big-picture strategic thinking alongside meticulous attention to detail
An awareness of finance and risk policies and frameworks
Relevant working experience with a proven track record in strategy
