Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Director of Strategy & Operations.

The Director of Strategy & Operations is an execution-oriented strategist with an international lens, based in London alongside the Chief Strategy Officer. You will own complex strategic initiatives globally, with particular focus on EMEA and APAC markets, and work directly with the CSO and business leaders on the company’s most important strategic priorities. This is a global role.

What you’ll do:

• Own the strategic substance and outcomes of priority growth and value creation initiatives sponsored by the Chief Strategy Officer.
• Lead complex cross-functional programmes with clear accountability, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Shape and evolve the company’s enterprise strategy by synthesising market, customer, financial, and operational insights into clear strategic recommendations.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Chief Strategy Officer, pressure-testing ideas and representing the CSO perspective in working forums as appropriate.
• Help structure ambiguous problems into clear workstreams and decisions, amplifying the impact of analysts and specialists across the team.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, decision memos, and briefing materials for senior leadership and board discussions.
• Identify strategic growth opportunities and operational expansion initiatives.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, market adjacencies, and competitive positioning.
• Support corporate development initiatives including market scanning, partnership evaluation, M&A assessments, and build/buy/partner analysis.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in McKinsey/Bain/BCG/Kearney/Oliver Wyman/Deloitte Consulting/Accenture/EY Parthenon and/or corporate strategy, growth strategy, or related roles.
• Management/operating experience at a high-growth technology company is preferred.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, executive presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled workflows, automation platforms, and business intelligence tools.
• Strong strategic judgment with the ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Strong EMEA Market knowledge (APAC exposure is a plus).
• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through.
• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes.
• Fuel performance and outcomes. Leverage your job competencies and champion the company’s core values.

What you’ll get: 

• Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organisations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match.
• High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career.
• Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement.
• Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth.
• Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.

Should you wish to be considered for this position, please apply below.