Strategy Director

ABOUT TEMENOS

Temenos is a global leader in banking technology. Through our market-leading core banking suite and best-in-class composable solutions, we are modernizing the banking industry. Banks of all sizes utilize our adaptable technology – on-premises, in the cloud, or as SaaS – to deliver next-generation services and AI-enhanced experiences that elevate banking for their customers. Our mission is to create a world where people can live their best financial lives.

VALUES

Care about transforming the Banking landscape.

Commit to being part of an exciting culture and product evolving within the financial industry.

Collaborate effectively and proactively with teams within or outside Temenos.

Challenge yourself to be ambitious and achieve your individual as well as the company targets. 

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly analytical, commercially minded Strategy Director to join Temenos' Corporate Strategy team, reporting directly to the Head of Strategy.

This is a high-impact role with exposure to the CEO, Executive Committee, and senior leadership, helping shape Temenos' strategic direction and long-term growth agenda.

You will work across a broad range of strategic priorities, including market expansion, new product opportunities, emerging technologies, corporate development, and other high-priority strategic initiatives. The role requires a combination of rigorous problem-solving, deep commercial judgment, and the ability to translate complex analysis into clear strategic recommendations.

As an individual contributor within a lean strategy team, you will be expected to independently structure and drive complex strategic projects, engage senior stakeholders, and influence important business decisions.

This is an opportunity for an experienced strategy consultant to move into a global corporate strategy role, working on consequential strategic questions at the intersection of banking, enterprise software, and emerging technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Corporate strategy: Support the development and execution of Temenos' corporate strategy, identifying opportunities to accelerate growth, strengthen competitive positioning, and create long-term value.
• Market expansion: Evaluate geographic expansion opportunities, market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, and potential routes to market.
• New product opportunities: Assess new product and business opportunities, including market sizing, customer demand, competitive positioning, business models, and commercial viability.
• Innovation and emerging technologies: Evaluate the strategic implications of emerging technologies, such as AI and digital money, identifying opportunities and threats to Temenos' business.
• Corporate development: Support the evaluation of strategic partnerships, inorganic growth opportunities, and potential acquisitions, including strategic fit, market attractiveness, and value creation potential.
• Strategic special projects: Lead high-priority, cross-functional strategic initiatives sponsored by the CEO, Executive Committee, or Head of Strategy.
• Executive and Board engagement: Develop compelling, fact-based strategic recommendations and presentations to support executive-level discussions and Board decision-making.
• Market and competitive intelligence: Analyze industry trends, competitor strategies, technology developments, and evolving customer needs to inform strategic choices.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Product, Sales, Finance, and other leadership teams to translate strategic recommendations into actionable initiatives.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

You should have:

• Top-tier strategy consulting background: Current or former consultant at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, with experience at Senior Project Leader, Principal, Associate Partner, or equivalent level.
• TMT expertise: Strong experience in Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), ideally with exposure to enterprise software, financial technology, or technology-enabled businesses. Banking software experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Strategic problem-solving: Demonstrated ability to independently structure ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses, conduct rigorous analysis, and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
• Commercial acumen: Strong understanding of technology business models, market dynamics, competitive positioning, growth strategy, and value creation levers.
• Financial and analytical capabilities: Experience in market sizing, business case development, financial modelling, and evaluating strategic investments.
• Executive communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling CEO- and Board-level presentations.
• Senior stakeholder management: Proven ability to engage and influence senior executives, challenge assumptions constructively, and drive alignment around strategic priorities.
• Independent ownership: Comfortable operating as an individual contributor, managing multiple complex workstreams with limited supervision and driving work from problem definition through to executive recommendations.
• Intellectual curiosity: Strong interest in technology, innovation, and the evolving banking and financial services landscape.
• Education: Strong academic credentials. An MBA from a leading business school is advantageous.

#Li-Hybrid

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS include:

• Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month

• Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership

• Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave

• Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge

• Study leaves: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development 

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