Our client, a reputable pension company, seeks an experienced and results-driven mid-level corporate strategy officer. This role will work closely with senior leadership to drive innovation, identify growth opportunities in the pension industry, and ensure the company remains competitive in a dynamic regulatory and economic environment. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, analyzing market trends, tracking industry developments, and turning data-driven insights into actionable plans that strengthen the company’s market position and enhance clients’ investment returns.

Key Responsibilities

Support the formulation and communication of Pensions strategic imperatives to all stakeholders and translate it into operational plans.

• Identify strategic opportunities and challenges specific to the pension and retirement services sector.
• Develop initiatives to grow clients, enhance operational efficiency, and improve service delivery.
• Conduct market, regulatory, and competition trend analysis, generate insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Provide data to guide strategic priorities, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Manage and contribute to strategic projects and work streams set by senior leadership.
• Assist in the short to medium and long term strategic planning process.
• Benchmark the company’s performance against local and international pension industry leaders.
• Track emerging trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in pension fund management.
• Track organisational performance to ensure monthly and quarterly run-rates are met or exceeded

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (a master’s degree or MBA is an advantage).
• 3+ years’ experience in corporate strategy, business analysis, or management consulting (experience in pension, insurance, or financial services is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for senior-level audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data analysis and visualization tools is an advantage.