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Optasia Strategy Manager, Transformation & CEO Office, Fintech
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Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way . We are looking for a highly motivated Strategy Manager to join the CEO Office and work closely with the Chief Strategy Officer to drive high-impact strategic and transformation initiatives across Optasia. In this role, you will support both strategy definition and execution , helping translate strategic priorities into concrete transformation initiatives, operating model changes, and cross-functional programs. You will act as a connector across teams, ensuring clarity, momentum, and disciplined delivery on initiatives that matter most to the Group. This position is ideal for someone with a sharp analytical mind, strong execution discipline, and a genuine interest in driving organizational change in a fast-growing, purpose-driven fintech environment. What you will do Strategy & decision support • Support the CSO in shaping and delivering strategic planning cycles, transformation agendas, and company-wide priorities • Conduct structured market, competitor, and business analyses to inform leadership and board-level decisions • Prepare executive-level presentations, board materials, and briefing documents that are clear, data-driven, and actionable Transformation & execution • Drive and support cross-functional transformation initiatives, from strategic concept through execution and tracking • Help translate strategy into clear initiatives, milestones, ownership, and success metrics • Support the design and evolution of operating models, governance frameworks, and ways of working as the Group scales • Track progress against strategic and transformation priorities, escalating risks and dependencies where needed Performance & governance • Monitor and report on key performance indicators linked to strategic and transformation objectives • Build dashboards and management views to enable transparency, accountability, and decision-making • Contribute to the development and execution of internal governance processes that support effective, ethical, and scalable growth Collaboration & leadership enablement • Work closely with senior leaders across product, commercial, operations, finance, technology, risk, and people teams • Act as a thought partner to leadership, bringing structure, clarity, and insight to complex or ambiguous topics • Play a hands-on role in aligning teams around priorities and driving momentum across initiatives What you will bring • 3–5 years’ experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, or a similar high-impact environment • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field • Strong analytical, structured problem-solving, and synthesis skills • Proven ability to move from strategy to execution in complex, cross-functional settings • Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; comfort working with data and dashboards • Professional-level fluency in English • Interest in technology-enabled business models and organisational transformation • A purpose-driven mindset, motivated to deliver impact aligned with our vision: empower financial access for a more inclusive world Why you should apply  What we offer:  💸 Competitive remuneration package  🏝 Extra day off on your birthday  💰 Performance-based bonus scheme  📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart  Optasia’s Perks:  🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment  🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry  🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground  🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you  📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms  🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion   Optasia’s Values  🌟  #1 Drive to Thrive:  Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.  #2 Customer-First Mindset:  We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.  #3 Bridge the Gap:  Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.  #4 Go-Getter Spirit:  We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.  #5 Together we will do it:  We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals. 

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