Job DescriptionJob title Senior Manager, StrategyTeam Strategy, Economics and Business DevelopmentBand 5Reporting to Director, Strategy and Business DevelopmentManagement responsibility None

Purpose of the jobAs the Senior Manager, Strategy, reporting to the Director of Strategy, you will support the development of the overall business strategy of the British Business Bank and to develop new and existing financial products.

Main duties Manage multiple strategy projects in varying stages of development for durations of 3 to 18 months, sometimes with

responsibility for multiple workstreams within each Help translate Government policy priorities into a strategy for the Bank that fits the Bank’s remit and funding envelope,

including;o Maintaining regular dialogue with policy officials in Government and working to incorporate that input into the

Bank’s actions and planso Managing an effective strategic planning processo Modelling financial performance for business plan

Run horizon scanning projects to identify further opportunities for the Bank, by analysing market data, working with external parties and speaking to colleagues across the Bank and Government.

On ad hoc basis, support delivery of new product propositions in collaboration with business development, functional and business unit colleagues, as well as external delivery partners

General team based structured problem solving, presentation preparation in both Powerpoint and Word Internal / external stakeholder management

Knowledge and experience

Financial services or asset management experience with good understanding of how Financial Services balance sheet works, key Financial Services performance drivers, and demonstrated interest in and familiarity with broad Financial Services product set. Of particular value is interest and experience in products used by smaller businesses, and the structuring thereof.

Relevant work experience from a strategy consulting firm, corporate strategy department of a Financial Services company or asset manager, or policy unit of public sector entity including familiarity with strategy development elements (e.g. hypothesis generation, economic analysis, fact gathering, options development and assessment)

Ability to work across disciplines within the Bank and with external stakeholders. Ability to build productive working relationships quickly, and use these to manage projects or workstreams effectively.

Pragmatism, numeracy, and commercial sense. Fluent in Powerpoint, Word and Excel. Understanding of how Government departments work preferred, but not essential

Internal and external stakeholdersInternal:Product teamsSenior management team

External:GovernmentPrivate sector financersBanksEuropean bodiesKey competencies/behaviours

Relationship management skills Strong communication skills Strong project management skills Ability to translate work into jargon-free language where required for stakeholders. Ability to communicate clearly, by advising senior management and other stakeholders in a structured, convincing and

concise way on the analysis conducted, conclusions and recommendations.QualificationsQualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline n/a

Is this a regulated role? No