Strategy Consultant-1

Department:Strategy

Team:Industry Strategy & Foresight Corporate Strategy

Location:London(Hybrid)

Position type:Permanent Full time

What the hiring manager says

In a newly established Strategy function we are building a small high-impact team that shapes the future direction of GSMA and the mobile industry.

Our Strategy Consultants are at the heart of this work. They combine structured thinking analytical rigour andstrong communicationskills to turn complex questions into clear recommendations.

You will work across both sector strategy and corporate strategy priorities supporting industry foresight strategic planning business case development and executive decision-making.

This role offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence high-impact industry topics.

Hakan Dursun
Chief Strategy Officer

About the Team

The Strategy team shapes the long-term direction of the GSMA to ensure we provide maximum value to our members and the broader mobile ecosystem.

The teamis responsible for:

• Sector Strategy & Foresight defining the industrys 35 yearoutlook and implications for GSMA

• Corporate Strategy developing the 3-year strategic roadmap of GSMA KPIs business plan and high-level operating plan

• Strategic Initiatives leading/ coordinating cross-functional initiatives externally and internally (e.g. 5G monetisation 6G AI Innovation inorganic growth opportunities AI-first GSMA etc.)

• GSMA Intelligence the only data and insights source built from inside the telecoms industry delivering trusted forecasts real-timeinsightsand deep research across the global telecoms ecosystem

• Strategy Groupconveningtelecom CSOs to align on industry-level priorities

As a small high-impact team we work across functions and regions to drive clarity alignment and execution against long-term goals.

About the role

The Strategy Consultant supports the development of high-quality strategic insights recommendations and decision frameworks for both industry-facing and internal strategy priorities.

This roleis responsible for:

• Framing complex problems clearly

• Conducting structured research and analysis

• Synthesising insights into compelling narratives

• Supporting executive decision-making with robust evidence and clear options

The position requires strong intellectual curiosity analytical discipline and the ability to work in ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Insight Development

• Conduct structured analysis on industry trends (e.g. AI 5G monetisation 6G ecosystem shifts)

• Develop market competitor and ecosystem assessments

• Support development of sector outlooks and foresight reports

• Translate complex information into clear strategic implications

Corporate Strategy & Planning Support

• Support development of 3-year plans and strategic roadmaps

• Assistin portfolio analysis and prioritisation exercises

• Develop business cases and investment assessments

• Support definition of KPIs and success metrics

• Prepare materials for Executive Committee and Board discussions

Problem Structuring & Decision Support

• Break down ambiguous challenges into structured workstreams

• Build analytical models scenarios and frameworks

• Present clear recommendations with defined trade-offs and risks

• Ensure strategic choices are supported by data and evidence

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with regional and functional teams to gather insights

• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder discussions when

• Ensure alignment between strategic recommendations and operational realities

About You

• Experience in strategy consulting corporate strategy orproject deliveryroles

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data

• Ability to structure ambiguous questions into clear frameworks

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High intellectual curiosity and learning agility.

• Comfortable operatingacrossdifferent functionsand levels of seniority

• Experience inmanagement consultingtelecom technology or digital ecosystems isessential

About YourSkills

• Delivery- providingclear data-driven recommendations by breaking down complex problems and turning analysis into actionable insights for decision-making

• Agility- adapting quickly to changing priorities and ambiguity and adjusting approaches to deliver effective outcomes

• Teamwork- collaborating effectively across teams building strongrelationshipsand aligning stakeholders to deliver clear actionable strategic outcomes

• Analysis- usingstructured data-driven analysis to break down complex problems and generate clear actionable insights

We strive to offer a meaningful and inclusiveapplicationexperience for all candidates. Should yourequireany accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or for any other reason during the hiring process please contactwith your request.