Corporate Strategy Principal (12 month FTC)

Job Description

We’re recruiting for a Corporate Strategy Principal to join our team within Strategy, Product and Marketing for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This is a high‑impact opportunity supporting senior leadership to shape and deliver the Asset Management strategy.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the development and delivery of the Asset Management strategy in line with key strategic priorities.
• Leading analysis and coordinating strategic initiatives, including market entry strategies and growth opportunities across geographies and client channels.
• Partnering with teams across distribution, investments, product and marketing to deliver cross‑functional strategic outcomes.
• Shaping and delivering initiatives to grow revenue, improve margins and enhance operational efficiency.
• Driving operating model improvements, including simplifying processes and supporting the adoption of new technologies.
• Leading and delivering consultancy‑style projects to solve complex business challenges and unlock new opportunities.
• Supporting corporate development activity, including evaluating opportunities, managing due diligence and contributing to execution.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enable successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience in strategy, corporate finance or management consulting, ideally within asset management or financial services.
• Strong understanding of the asset management industry and key drivers of growth and performance.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex strategic projects from concept through to execution.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to influence across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and ability to handle sensitive information.

Benefits

• Opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• Healthcare plan (permanent employees only).
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays; 26 days after 2 years of service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday.
• Competitive family leave.
• Participation in our electric car scheme, offering employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax‑efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only).
• Discounts for our own products and a range of high‑street stores and online retailers.
• Investments in net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030, with sustainable modern offices in the UK designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience.

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