At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
Finastra is seeking a Corporate Strategy Director to support the delivery of major corporate‑level strategic initiatives during a critical phase of execution.
This is a senior individual contributor role, working closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and Board. The role sits within a lean corporate strategy team and reports to the SVP of Strategy and Chief of Staff.
Role Overview
The Corporate Strategy Director will play a key role in supporting the planning, analysis, and execution of enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives. These initiatives typically span multiple business units and functions and require strong ownership, pace, and coordination to deliver clearly defined outcomes.
This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused strategy role. It is not a people‑management position and does not involve line management. Success requires the ability to work independently, structure ambiguous problems, and deliver high‑quality outputs that senior leaders rely on in a fast‑paced environment.
The role will also provide targeted support to corporate development activity, including strategic fit assessments and early‑stage due diligence, and contribute to ESG‑related initiatives from a strategy and delivery perspective. Deep ESG subject‑matter expertise is not required.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of Finastra’s corporate‑level strategy in close collaboration with the CEO and Strategy leadership
Provide rigorous analytical and research support across strategic initiatives, including industry and market trends, competitive analysis, and financial modelling
Develop business cases and scenario analyses to support strategic decision‑making
Work directly with business units and functional teams to define scope, structure workstreams, and drive delivery of cross‑functional initiatives
Provide programme support across multiple concurrent initiatives, including timeline management, identification of risks and dependencies, and progress tracking
Communicate clear, concise updates and insights to senior stakeholders, including ELT members
Support corporate development activity, including strategic fit assessments and early‑stage due diligence
Contribute to ESG initiatives as part of the broader corporate strategy, working alongside subject‑matter experts as required
Build a strong understanding of Finastra’s products, customers, and strategic priorities
Provide bespoke analytical and delivery support for CEO‑level initiatives, Board materials, and external stakeholder discussions
Skills and Experience
Experience gained within a top‑tier strategy consulting firm, complemented by broader commercial or industry experience
Experience in software and/or financial services environments
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and work with complex information
Proven ability to operate as a senior individual contributor, delivering high‑quality outputs at pace
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with credibility at senior and ELT level
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take full ownership of deliverables
Pragmatic, delivery‑focused, and resilient in a fast‑paced environment
Exposure to ESG topics is helpful, but this is not an ESG specialist or sustainability leadership role.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:
Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.
Skills Required
- Experience in top-tier consulting firm
- Experience in software and/or financial services
- Ability to think strategically and analyze complex data
- Experience working on sustainability/ESG topics
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Finastra Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Finastra and has not been reviewed or approved by Finastra.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave is positioned as flexible/“unlimited” in many roles, which can support work-life balance when team norms allow it. Hybrid/flexible working is also framed as a core part of the overall rewards experience.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as relatively generous in the US, with multiple references to roughly three months (or around 12 weeks) fully paid and equal leave for mothers and fathers. This is repeatedly highlighted as a meaningful component of the benefits package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is emphasized through offerings like an Employee Assistance Program and TaskHuman coaching, alongside volunteering time off and employee networks. These programs broaden total rewards beyond cash compensation.
Finastra Insights
What We Do
At Finastra our purpose is to unlock the power of finance for everyone & redefine finance for good. We’re the orchestrator of open finance; building and delivering innovative, next-generation technology on our open Fusion software architecture and cloud ecosystem. We’re one of the world’s largest FinTechs, working with over 9,000 customers including 90 of the top 100 banks globally. We’re creating a pioneering open platform that’s disrupting the financial industry, changing how financial software is developed and used. We believe in collaboration for innovation, to unlock the potential of people, businesses and communities. We have an unmatched portfolio of financial software and deliver mission critical solutions for financial institutions of all sizes, on premises or in the cloud. Our open architecture and platform approach embrace a wide ecosystem of partners and co innovators. Together we're leading the way in which applications are written, deployed and consumed in the world of financial services. Our people mission is to be the most loved and inclusive fintech company in the world; a mission we take seriously. DE&I factors into everything we do and every decision we make as a business. When you join Finastra, you open up a world of possibilities. With us, you can supercharge financial institutions, big tech and fintech while also building a more inclusive finance industry. We believe our people thrive when given the opportunity to be their authentic selves and we trust our people to work how, when and where they want; this is OPENworking. Our 2+ policy provides the perfect mix of focused work at home, coupled with the meaningful connection that comes from in person collaboration, coaching and community. We're rolling out a new programme where our people take as much leave as they need; we do not count vacation days and we trust our people to work in a way that suits them, when it suits them. Come join the future of Fintech, and make your world. OPEN.
