Strategy Associate

Avaloq is seeking a highperforming Strategy Associate to join the regional strategy organisation supporting APAC MEAI & US.

The role drives profitable growth through clear GTM direction structured market intelligence and disciplined strategic addition the role supports broader strategic topics across the Sales & Delivery organisation to improve performance efficiency and scalability.

Exposure to largescale transformation programs particularly cost optimisation initiatives and structured PMO environments is considered a strong advantage.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to Regional Heads and senior leadership ensuring factbased decisionmaking and strong execution across growth and operational initiatives.

The Strategy Associate reports to the Head of Sales & Delivery Strategy who provides overall direction and prioritisation. The role offers direct exposure to senior management and regular interaction with Regional Heads and executive leadership.

Your key tasks

Market Client & Competitive Intelligence

• Act as the goto person for regional market and competitor insights

• Deliver structured analysis on client trends competitive positioning and market developments

• Translate insights into clear implications for sales planning and strategic prioritisation

Strategy & GTM Direction

• Support definition and execution of regional GTM strategies under the guidance of the Head of Sales & Delivery Strategy and Regional Heads

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable regional plans

• Support targeted pipeline development and profitable growth

Business Cases & Strategic Initiatives

• Develop factbased business cases for growth opportunities and investments
• Support prioritisation and capital allocation decisions in alignment with leadership

M&A and partnership 

• Support evaluation of M&A and partnership opportunities from a commercial and strategic perspective
• Contribute to investment cases and leadership recommendations

Account / Sales Planning Frameworks

• Support refinement of customer lifecycle and account management frameworks
• Guide Sales and KAM teams in applying centralised planning frameworks
• Drive consistency and adoption across region

Transformation & Cost Optimisation Programs 

• Act as Program Manager or PMO lead for strategic transformation and cost optimisation initiatives
• Support structuring and execution of largescale efficiency programs including operating model refinement and performance improvement efforts
• Establish governance frameworks milestone tracking KPI monitoring and risk management structures
• Ensure transparency executive reporting and crossregional alignment across transformation workstreams
• Drive accountability and disciplined execution across stakeholders

Sales & Delivery Strategic Topics

• Support strategic initiatives across the Sales & Delivery organisation.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on process optimisation resource allocation and operational efficiency across project delivery and solution development

CrossRegional Alignment & Executive Support

• Act as a connector across Regions Marketing Delivery and Commercial Operations
• Reduce fragmentation and ensure alignment of priorities and execution
• Prepare highquality materials and insights for senior leadership decisionmaking

What Great Looks Like in This Role
 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and structured problemsolving skills
• Ability to break down complex topics and translate analysis into clear actionable recommendations
• Experience building business cases and working with financial models
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills; ability to create concise executiveready materials
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with discipline and ownership

Qualifications :

• 25 years of experience in strategy consulting corporate strategy or a strategy/analytics role within financial services private banking wealth management or enterprise software.
• Experience in private banking wealth management asset management or fintech is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to commercial strategy GTM strategy business case development and M&A evaluation initiatives.
• Experience preparing executivelevel materials and supporting senior stakeholder discussions

Additional Information :

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire compensate and promote regardless of origin age gender identity sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time