Senior Strategy Analyst /Strategy Consultant Financial Services
Posted Today by Adecco
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Onsite
London
Summary: The Senior Strategy Analyst / Technology Strategy Consultant role focuses on shaping the future of financial services through strategic technology analysis. The position requires expertise in payments ecosystems and technology transformation, with responsibilities including developing technology strategy artifacts and conducting assessments of current states. The role is based in London and involves a fixed-term contract with a collaborative team environment. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience in executive communication and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and refresh ITGPST Technology Strategy artefacts through structured analysis of platforms and capabilities.
- Conduct current-state assessments, identifying constraints and pain points across GPS products.
- Analyse external drivers such as payments market trends and regulatory changes.
- Maintain strategy tracking artefacts related to application, capability, and services scope.
- Support the development of targeted strategy deliverables focusing on AI, data, and cloud modernisation.
- Produce clear, well-structured strategy insights and recommendations.
- Track delivery progress against the ITGPST strategy, reporting key achievements and assessing outcomes.
Key Skills:
- Technology strategy, roadmap development, and strategic planning or transformation within financial services.
- Experience in executive presentations, executive communication, and stakeholder management.
- Knowledge of payments ecosystems, especially international and cross-border payments.
- Strong analytical and problem-structuring skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Excellent written and visual communication skills, able to craft executive-ready materials.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams while owning defined outputs.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Tittle: Senior Strategy Analyst /Technology Strategy Consultant - Financial Services
Location: London (3 days a week onsite)
Contract Length: 12 months
Working Pattern: Full Time
Status: IR35
Are you ready to shape the future of financial services through strategic technology analysis? Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and skilled Technology Strategy Consultant to join their team on a fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in payments ecosystems and technology transformation.
Who You Are: We are looking for a professional who is:
- Technology strategy, Roadmap development and Strategic planning or transformation within financial services is essential
- Experienced in Executive presentations, Executive communication and Stakeholder management
- Knowledgeable about payments ecosystems, especially international and cross-border payments.
- Possessing strong analytical and problem-structuring skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
- Excellent in written and visual communication, able to craft executive-ready materials.
- Capable of managing multiple workstreams while owning defined outputs.
Key Responsibilities: As a Technology Strategy Consultant, you will:
- Develop and refresh ITGPST Technology Strategy artefacts through structured analysis of platforms and capabilities.
- Conduct current-state assessments, identifying constraints and pain points across GPS products.
- analyse external drivers such as payments market trends and regulatory changes.
- Maintain strategy tracking artefacts related to application, capability, and services scope.
- Support the development of targeted strategy deliverables focusing on AI, data, and cloud modernisation.
- Produce clear, well-structured strategy insights and recommendations.
- Track delivery progress against the ITGPST strategy, reporting key achievements and assessing outcomes.
Success Measures:
- High-quality, trusted strategy analysis and materials.
- Clear, well-maintained ITGPST roadmaps with strong strategy-to-delivery traceability.
- Improved visibility of delivery progress and strategic achievements.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Specific experience in payments platform modernisation and legacy retirement.
- Familiarity with regulatory and operational resilience in payments.
- Experience supporting strategy governance or senior leadership forums.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and strategic thinking.
- Work on impactful projects that drive transformation within the financial services industry.
- Enjoy a competitive daily rate and the flexibility of a full-time contract.
If you are passionate about technology strategy and have a proven track record in the financial services sector, we want to hear from you! Join our client in making a difference in the payments landscape.
Apply Now! Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of financial services with your expertise. Submit your application today!
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