Strategy Lead

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Execution

• Support the CEO in refining and implementing the overall business strategy aligned to growth and profitability objectives.
• Drive enterprise-wide strategy execution, ensuring alignment across all departments.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear action plans, KPIs, and performance tracking frameworks.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of strategic initiatives.

Business Growth & Diversification

• Lead initiatives to drive revenue growth and diversification, particularly expanding into new and more profitable business lines.
• Support the transition from traditional revenue streams to sustainable and higher-margin opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion initiatives.

Digital & Innovation Strategy

• Champion the integration of digital and AI-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Support innovation in areas such as claims management, digital distribution, and data-driven decision-making.

Performance Management & Alignment

• Establish and drive a strategy performance management framework, including tracking of key business metrics.
• Ensure all departments are aligned to strategic priorities and accountable for delivery.
• Facilitate regular strategy review sessions with leadership and provide actionable insights.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key advisor to the CEO and leadership team on strategic direction and business performance.
• Engage cross-functional teams to ensure collaboration and alignment in strategy execution.
• Prepare and present strategic updates and insights to senior leadership and relevant board committees.

Success Measures (6–12 Months)

• Clear understanding and refinement of the current business strategy
• Demonstrated alignment of all departments to strategic priorities
• Effective tracking and execution of key strategic initiatives
• Tangible progress in business growth, cost optimization, and diversification efforts
• Strengthened strategic focus across functions (e.g., shifting from reactive to proactive decision-making)

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate vision into actionable plans
• Execution Excellence: Strong follow-through and delivery capability
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
• Stakeholder Influence: Ability to engage and align senior leaders
• Innovation Mindset: Openness to digital transformation and new ways of working
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to work across teams without direct authority

​​​​​​​Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, Marketing, or a related field
•  A Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in strategy development and execution, preferably within financial services or a related sector.
• Strong business acumen with exposure to growth, transformation, or consulting environments
• Experience in driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders