Manager - Strategy

Role Objective To independently lead engagements with analytical and financial rigor across CDD, feasibility, and strategy, including: Translating ambiguous business problems into structured analytical approaches Leading financial model build, review, and stress-testing Developing commercial insights and strategic recommendations grounded in data Supporting senior stakeholders with clear, defensible investment views Core Capability Requirements 1. Commercial Due Diligence & Strategy exposure Hands-on experience in: CDD engagements (market, competition, target assessment, business plan review) Commercial strategy and feasibility studies Ability to independently: Structure workstreams Identify key value drivers and risks Develop clear investment theses / strategic options 2. Advanced Financial Analysis & Modeling Strong expertise in: Building and reviewing complex financial models (especially real estate, infrastructure, and FS) Scenario analysis, sensitivities, and return metrics (IRR, NPV, payback) Ability to diagnose issues in models quickly and refine assumptions Experience working with investment cases, feasibility models, and transaction scenarios 3. Strong Business Acumen Ability to rapidly: Understand new sectors and business models Identify commercial levers and risks Experience across multiple sectors 4. Independent Workstream Leadership Proven ability to: Own and deliver end-to-end analytical modules Work directly with senior stakeholders Operate with minimal supervision in high-pressure timelines Preferred Background CFA Level II (or above) strongly preferred Prior experience in: Equity research, transaction advisory, or investment advisory roles Strategy consulting with strong analytical exposure Hands-on financial modelling experience and extreme comfort with financial analysis Experience working on investment evaluations and/or financial feasibilities