At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
Finastra is seeking a Corporate Strategy Principal to join its lean, high-impact Corporate Strategy team. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board, you will help shape and deliver some of the company’s most important strategic priorities.
Ideally suited to someone from a strategy consulting or corporate strategy background, this is an opportunity to move beyond advising to owning strategic work and seeing recommendations through to execution.
Reporting to the SVP of Strategy and Chief of Staff, you will tackle complex business challenges, develop actionable recommendations and help shape decisions that influence Finastra’s future direction.
Who we are
We are a global leader in financial services software, committed to broadening access to financial services and shaping the future of banking. Our solutions support over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, across more than 110 countries, powering mission‑critical capabilities in Universal Banking, Payments, and Lending.
Role Overview
The Corporate Strategy Principal is a hands-on individual contributor role requiring strong analytical thinking, structured problem solving and commercial judgement.
You will own strategic workstreams from problem definition and analysis through to recommendation and execution, translating complex information into clear insights for senior leadership.
As part of a lean team, you will need a low-ego, roll-your-sleeves-up mindset. The role combines high-level strategic work with detailed, practical execution, and you will be expected to step in wherever needed to deliver the right outcome.
The role also provides exposure to corporate development, including strategic assessments and early-stage due diligence, alongside selected ESG initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of Finastra’s corporate strategy alongside the CEO and Strategy leadership.
- Structure complex business questions into clear hypotheses, workstreams and analytical approaches.
- Analyse markets, competitors, customers and strategic opportunities.
- Build financial models, business cases and scenario analyses to inform decision-making.
- Translate analysis into clear recommendations and executive-level presentations.
- Own strategic workstreams from initial analysis through to implementation.
- Partner across the business to drive cross-functional strategic initiatives.
- Take a hands-on approach to delivery, including detailed and operational tasks when required.
- Support corporate development activities, including strategic assessments and early-stage due diligence.
- Prepare analysis and materials for CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board-level discussions.
- Build a strong understanding of Finastra’s products, customers and the wider fintech landscape.
- Contribute to selected ESG initiatives within the broader strategy agenda.
Skills and Experience
- Strong experience within strategy or management consulting, or a similarly rigorous corporate strategy environment.
- Strong strategy toolkit, including hypothesis-driven problem solving, quantitative and qualitative analysis, synthesis and executive communication.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and identify the insights that matter.
- Strong financial modelling and business case development skills.
- Ability to independently own complex workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs at pace.
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to move effectively between strategy and execution.
- Low-ego, collaborative and willing to get into the detail, with no task considered too small when it helps deliver the right outcome.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leaders.
- Exposure to software, fintech, financial services or private equity-backed environments is desirable.
- Self-directed, intellectually curious and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exposure to corporate development, M&A or ESG is advantageous but not essential.
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:
Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.
Finastra London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
