VP Strategy, Investment Bank

We are now working with a global investment bank They are now looking to add a VP level professional to their London team, who will work on the strategic direction of the bank, and to assist with specific strategic projects. The work of the strategy team can include projects related to growth strategy, market entry strategy, product/regional strategy, business performance reviews, operating model analysis, business optimisation, strategic investments and inorganic growth opportunities, market and competitor analysis. The team also works closely with the business divisions to work on the implementation of the strategy. The team works closely with COO teams across regions to translate the strategy into business specific initiatives to drive progress and accountability. We are interested in meeting people who will have a background as follows:

• project managers/ engagement managers with firms like McKinsey, Bain, The Boston Consulting Group, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger and LEK
• strategy professionals with other banks or financial services firms. It is very likely that you will have gained experience at some stage within a leading consulting firm
• the successful candidate will probably have 7 + years experience