Corporate Strategy Analyst

We are looking for a Corporate Strategy Analyst to join our dynamic Strategy team within our Client Growth & Strategy division!

Your Opportunity 

The Strategy Analyst supports the development and execution of Cuscals corporate strategy and growth agenda through high quality analysis insight generation and structured problem solving. Working closely with the Head of Strategy Senior Strategy Managers and broader leadership team the role provides analytical rigour and practical support across enterprise strategy market assessment strategic initiatives and M&A activity. 

The role is well suited to a high calibre early career professional seeking exposure to executive level strategy governance and decision making within a regulated financial services and payments environment. The Strategy Analyst combines strong analytical capability with clear communication curiosity and a bias toward action helping translate strategic questions into evidence-based insights that inform senior decision makers. 

Youll also make an impact by:

• Supporting defined workstreams within the development and refinement of Cuscals corporate strategy multiyear strategic roadmap and annual corporate planning process.  
• Conducting rigorous analysis of industry trends customer needs competitive dynamics regulatory developments and emerging technologies translating findings into clear insights and implications.  
• Developing high quality analytical outputs including market scans competitor analysis financial and commercial assessments and scenario analysis.  
• Assisting in the preparation of executive and Board level materials including strategy papers presentations and decision memos ensuring clarity accuracy and executive ready presentation.  
• Supporting strategic reviews deep dives and strategy offsites through structured analysis synthesis and documentation. 
• Supporting the tracking and monitoring of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives including progress reporting risk identification and issue escalation.  
• Assisting in the preparation and coordination of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and other strategic governance forums.  
• Helping translate strategic priorities into clear milestones metrics and deliverables supporting disciplined execution and transparency.
• Supporting the assessment of potential partnerships alliances and acquisition opportunities aligned to Cuscals strategy.  
• Contribute to strategic fit assessments market sizing competitor benchmarking and high-level commercial analysis.  

Qualifications :

What youll bring 

Youve got an analytical mindset an eye for detail with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional service. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven to contribute to a dynamic team. 

To succeed in this role youll have: 

• 13 years experience in strategy management consulting corporate development financial services banking payments technology or a related analytical role.  
• Strong analytical foundation with experience in market analysis financial analysis research or structured problem solving.  
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel with the ability to produce clear well structured executive ready analysis and presentations.  
• Strong written communication skills able to synthesise complex information into clear concise insights.  
• Comfort working with data financial information and qualitative research to support strategic assessments. 
• Interest in financial services payments technology enabled business models and regulated environments. 

Youll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following: 

• Exposure to executive level reporting or decision support.

Additional Information :

Why Cuscal 

At Cuscal youll find a strong successful company thats reimagining the future. And our team is right there at the heart of it all.   

Here youll deliver or support interesting ground-breaking work that has real impact - on Australias financial services sector and the millions of customers it serves.  

Youll innovate alongside skilled smart connected teams. 

And youll build an impressive fulfilling career that continues to grow.   

Youll also enjoy a range of benefits including: 

• Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities. 
• Wellbeing focus: Access initiatives supporting physical mental and financial health plus discounts via Cuscal Advantage. 
• Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements. 

Join us and reimagine the future 

Ready to make an impact Click APPLY to join Cuscal today. 

If youre excited about this opportunity wed love to explore how you can contribute to our vision for the future. Screening and interviews may occur before the job ad closing date so dont wait - apply now. 

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive barrier-free recruitment process.  

We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage people living with a disability LGBTQIA and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cuscal.   

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time