Strategy Partner (Financial Services, Helsinki)

Job summary

This role focuses on steering technology investments for a major financial institution, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and delivering long-term value. The Strategy Partner will collaborate with senior executives and various business functions to evaluate and prioritize technology funding.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise-level technology strategy within financial services or top-tier management consulting.
• Familiarity with regulatory-driven technology implementation in financial services.
• Knowledge of technology investment portfolio planning and governance.

Responsibilities

• Support the prioritization of technology funding across business areas, balancing customer experience, risk, and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with the Group Strategy team to align technology investments with overall group strategy.
• Engage with various business areas to assess their technology investment needs and support senior executives in portfolio decisions.
• Evaluate business cases for major technology initiatives to ensure strategic alignment and commercial value.
• Monitor the performance and impact of approved investments, capturing lessons learned for future decisions.

Skills

• Strong strategic technology awareness and familiarity with fintech trends.
• Financial acumen for interpreting business cases and guiding investment decisions.
• Proven collaborative leadership skills to influence and build consensus in complex organizations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent executive communication skills, capable of simplifying complex topics for senior executives.
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, unstructured environments.

Education

• Relevant degree in finance, business, technology, or a related field.

Tools

• Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling tools; familiarity with project management software is a plus.