Director of Strategy, ANZ
As a Director of Strategy, ANZ in our Strategy & Corporate Development team, you will own strategic planning and delivery for the ANZ region.
* Lead Zip's ANZ strategic planning cycle including facilitating executive level strategy workshops, conducting interviews, performing desktop research and analysis to inform Zip's Strategic Plan.
* Work closely with the ANZ Executive Team to define 3 year, annual and quarterly plans and drive the development of strategic initiatives, goal setting, resource allocation.
* Partner with Finance to align the annual budget with strategic initiatives, and input into long range financial planning and forecasting.
* Work with Treasury to input into Zip's capital management strategy, and prepare supporting materials for debt investor sessions and treasury requirements.
* Monitor, track and report on the performance and progress of key strategic initiatives, including providing recommendations to the Global Executive Team on key risks and opportunities.
* Own the input of data and operational metrics as required for investor presentations and required ASX reporting (e.g. quarterlies).
* Build and review investment cases and perform analysis to back key strategic, financial, and operational decisions.
Operating Environment Analysis
* Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking and trend forecasting to identify opportunities and threats in the financial services industry to drive informed decision making.
* Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends, providing guidance to senior leadership on implications and opportunities.
Cross Collaboration
* Serve as a key advisor to the executive team, providing insights and recommendations on strategic decisions and initiatives.
* Collaborate with teams across the business to ensure alignment, accountability and delivery of strategic priorities.
Reporting and Communication
* Continue to improve the operating rhythm of the business to ensure efficient flow of information across all levels of the organisation, (including the board) and alignment at a regional and group level.
* Coordinate updates on the execution of strategic priorities/initiatives and financial performance across all geographies for ANZ ExCo, the Global Executive Team and Board reporting.
* Lead the development of data and materials and strategic narrative for internal/external communication of Zip's strategic priorities.
Commercial and Growth
* Assist Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer in identifying and executing on next horizon opportunities, including partnership and inorganic growth initiatives.
* Evaluate potential partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic alliances to support growth objectives and expand Zip's market presence.
* Support the enablement of long term growth and strategy execution of Zip ANZ through researching potential partner opportunities and options to utilise/monetise Zip's existing assets.
About You
* You have 10+ years of relevant experience in fintech / payments or consumer lending sectors.
* You have experience in leading strategy and operations functions (in house / or consulting house).
* You are able to influence and drive outcomes from senior leaders across the business.
* You have a deep understanding and experience across financial services products and customer experience.
* You have a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a drive to deliver meaningful impacts.
* You have a knack for distilling complex ideas into clear, actionable plans.
* You have strong communication skills, both written and verbal to senior audiences, including Senior Executives and Board Level.
* You have passion and strong attention to detail with a high quality bar.
* You have experience in scoping and managing complex projects to time, cost and quality.
* You have strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
* You are able to connect the dots across various data points and synthesise information for informed decision making.
* You have an aptitude for identifying and managing risks. Whether you are a People Manager or an Individual Contributor we are all leaders at Zip and effective risk management is important to how we run our business and part of all our roles.
* Our values in your DNA: Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together and Change the Game.
About Us
Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centred products that bring customers and merchants together.
Operating in two core markets - Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the US, Zip offers point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants.
We're proud to be a values-led business and our values - Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together and Change the Game - guide us in everything we do.