Strategy Lead

About the role

Thought Machine is looking for an experienced, commercially‑minded Strategy Lead to join its Strategy Team. You will partner with senior leadership to shape global growth, define corporate and investment strategy, and uncover high‑impact opportunities. The role combines deep market analysis with execution of strategic initiatives across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead discrete workstreams on high‑priority strategic questions, such as new product development or entering new segments, and present recommendations to the C‑suite.
• Own research and analysis for strategic investments, conducting deep dives into new sectors to inform product and go‑to‑market priorities.
• Build comprehensive unit‑economics analyses and ROI models to evaluate major strategic bets and support capital‑allocation decisions.
• Serve as the connective tissue between Product, Commercial, and Finance to ensure strategic priorities translate seamlessly into execution.
• Develop and champion Thought Machine’s point of view on the future of banking, macro‑FinTech trends, and AI‑driven banking paradigms, authoring flagship research papers and executive whitepapers.
• Partner with Marketing and Product teams to design, commission, and execute quantitative and qualitative market research studies, turning survey and customer data into compelling industry narratives.

Required profile

• Proven experience in strategy development and execution within the financial services or technology sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of identifying and delivering high‑impact growth opportunities in fast‑paced environments.

What we offer

• Highly competitive salary and pension plan (match up to 5%).
• Generous life‑insurance coverage (three times annual salary) and comprehensive parental leave.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• Cycle‑to‑work, electric‑car, and season‑ticket schemes.
• Access to outstanding learning materials, courses, and a range of health‑focused snacks and drinks.