Director - Global Strategy

Job Description We are seeking an accomplished leader to join our Global Group Strategy team, working closely with the Group CEO, CBO, and CXOs worldwide. This Director role will play a critical part in shaping and executing the company's long-term growth agenda, driving global expansion, steering in organic opportunities, optimizing capital efficiency, and leading transformative programs that create sustainable enterprise value. Key Responsibilities Shaping Global Strategy: - Define and drive global growth strategy in partnership with the Group CEO and CXO leadership teams,leading end-to-end strategic assessments across markets, products, and business lines. - Lead the development of actionable strategic blueprints, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and value creation goals. - Oversee comprehensive risk assessment frameworks and implement proactive mitigation strategies at the enterprise level. - Chair and influence high-level CEO committees (finance, management, governance), ensuring decisions translate into execution across business units. Inorganic Growth & M&A: - Originate, evaluate, and execute M&A; and strategic partnership opportunities, including global market scans and thesis creation. - Lead commercial due diligence and financial modeling, partnering with legal, finance, tax, HR, and operations to ensure robust deal evaluation. - Negotiate and finalize commercial terms and integration frameworks. - Drive post-merger integration programs, ensuring delivery of 100-day,200-day, and 1-yearsynergy realization plans. Business Transformation & Operational Excellence: - Champion cross-business transformation initiatives, improving efficiency, scalability, and profitability. - Lead digital and operational excellence programs that enhance customer experience, cost structure, and business agility. - Ensure seamless execution of critical enterprise-wide projects in alignment with global strategic priorities. Investor & Board Engagement: - Partner with the CFO and Group CEO on investor relations, board updates, and strategy communications. - Deliver high-quality presentations, reports, and datasets that influence decision-making across institutional investors and the board. Skills & Competencies: - Proven expertise in strategy leadership, M&A; execution, and business transformation at scale. - Strong analytical acumen with the ability to translate insights into actionable growth strategies. - Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities; strong command of three-statement models. - Demonstrated experience engaging at Board and CXO level, influencing decisions across geographies. - Track record of delivering post-merger integration and large-scale transformation outcomes. - Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - High ownership mindset, resilience in ambiguity, and ability to lead large, cross-functional teams globally. Qualifications: - MBA from a premier institution (preferred) or equivalent advanced degree. - 5+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or global corporate strategy/PMO leadership roles. - Prior exposure to large-scale M&A;, private equity-style value creation programs, and global CXO-level engagements. - Willingness to travel internationally as required. Why Join Us: This role offers a rare opportunity to directly influence the Group's global growth trajectory, working alongside the Group CEO, CBO, and CXOs. As Director Global Strategy, you will shape high-impact initiatives, drive inorganic expansion, and lead enterprise-wide transformation at a pivotal stage of the company's journey toward sustained global leadership.