Strategy Manager

TL;DR

Strategy Manager (Strategy/EMEA Distribution): Own and lead end-to-end strategic projects from framing commercial opportunities through market analysis, business case development, and execution planning. Focus on driving EMEA distribution strategic priorities, leading cross-functional project teams, and translating complex market and forecasting insights into executive-ready decisions.

Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Company

hirify.global is a global investment management firm providing investment strategies and vehicles for clients worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end strategic projects, including commercial opportunity framing, market analysis, business case development, and execution planning.
• Provide data-driven strategic recommendations to EMEA Distribution leadership and support annual and sub-regional growth planning.
• Oversee analysis of market dynamics, competitive landscape, and client segment trends to inform distribution strategy and product positioning.
• Develop business cases, scenario analyses, and forecasting models to support investment decisions and prioritization.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and act as a senior connector across Distribution, Product, Investments, Finance, Marketing, and Operations.
• Produce executive-ready strategy and performance presentations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience leading cross-functional strategic projects with senior-level exposure (required).
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel capability, plus familiarity with project management methodologies or tools (required).
• Strong understanding of strategic thinking, structured analysis, and the ability to simplify complexity into compelling narratives.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to operate autonomously and take ownership of outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior/executive audiences.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting or leading M&A activity (due diligence, deal execution, or integration).
• Experience in asset management strategy, distribution strategy, or business management in a global/EMEA context.
• Strong understanding of the EMEA asset management distribution landscape and client segment trends.
• European language skills (Italian, Spanish, or German).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements, with an expectation to spend at least four full days each week working in an hirify.global office.
• Company-provided healthcare, enhanced parental leave, life insurance, and income protection.
• Generous pension provisions and health and wellness benefits.
• Competitive annual leave allowance and volunteering days.

Hiring process

• Application review with interview offered for candidates who opt into the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the criteria.
• Interview and selection process for final hiring decision.