Strategy Associate

The Strategy Associate will work directly to the co-CEOs, turning Ocorian's strategic priorities into work that is properly planned, sequenced and delivered. The role is the connective tissue between intent and execution: it takes the decisions made at Group level and makes sure they land in the business, on time and with evidence of impact. Ocorian is a global business of more than 2,000 colleagues across 20+ countries, serving thousands of clients across asset manager services, private wealth and corporates and issuer services.

What You Will Do

The Strategy Associate will facilitate strategy setting and articulation with the co-CEOs and the executive team, translate Group and service line strategic priorities into clear workplans, scope new initiatives, maintain a single, current view of the progress of the strategic agenda, and report at executive leadership.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a hands-on, early-career role with unusually senior executive exposure. In practice the Strategy Associate will be working directly with the executive team, seeing how a global regulated financial services business is actually run, and trusted with real ownership of workstreams from the outset.

Requirements

• Two to four years' experience in a business manager, project management, strategy, programme or chief of staff type role - in a financial or professional services, consulting, banking or fintech start-ups or scale-ups
• Strong academic record; a relevant degree or professional qualification is welcome but not essential.
• Structured problem solving: able to take an ambiguous question, break it down, and reach an answer defensible through data and factual analysis.
• Exceptional PowerPoint and presentation skills: able to build a clear, well-designed executive and board-level decks
• Clear, concise written English, and comfort drafting for an executive and Board audience.
• Project management discipline - plans, actions, owners, dates, follow-up
• Confident with senior stakeholders across cultures and time zones,

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $80-$100k USD
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Recognition and reward programs