Strategy Associate

About Zensar Technologies

Zensar is a leading digital solutions and technology services company partnering with global organizations on their digital transformation journey.

A technology partner of choice, with strong track-record of innovation, credible investment in digital solutions and assertion of commitment to client’s success, Zensar’s comprehensive range of services and solutions enable clients achieve new thresholds of performance.

Part of the $40 billion APAX Partners’ portfolio of companies, Zensar is uniquely positioned to help existing businesses run efficiently, manage legacy transformation and plan business growth through innovative digital platform.

Working at Zensar

Working at Zensar is an enriching experience.

While work is driven by innovation and passion, fun is taken seriously too.

An open environment is encouraged making it easy to brainstorm with colleagues.

Creative thinking is encouraged through time out activities.

Moreover, the offices have been designed to foster creativity and communication, bringing a little bit of home into work every day.

Zensar provides and a comprehensive benefit package for all fulltime employees.

Job Description

Zensar is seeking a contractor Enterprise Strategic Associate with AI/Finance & Banking experience, to join our team in London, UK.

This is an onsite role, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office.

Purpose of the Role

Support enterprise-wide strategic initiatives through structured problem solving, robust analysis and actionable insight (with guidance).

You will own defined workstreams, translate analysis into clear, structured executive materials, manage stakeholders at a working level, and drive delivery.

What You'll Deliver (Key Accountabilities)

• Break down strategic questions into components, develop hypotheses, and generate insight-driven recommendations with clear implications, risks and assumptions.
• Lead defined workstreams end-to-end — managing timelines, tracking risks, and ensuring delivery to plan and standard.
• Develop structured storylines and produce high-quality written output that clearly communicates key messages, tailored to different audiences.
• Manage interactions with stakeholders at a working level — building relationships and driving buy-in within your workstream.

Accountabilities of the Job

• Apply analytical tools to generate insights independently, ensuring outputs are logically structured, evidence-based and decision-relevant.
• Articulate the implications of analysis clearly — including risks and assumptions — so outputs inform enterprise decision-making.
• Deliver timely, high-quality workstream outputs, including management of dependencies, risks and progress tracking.
• Produce structured, audience-appropriate written output and narratives that support clear understanding and decision-making.
• Establish effective relationships with stakeholders, managing day-to-day interactions and building alignment around recommendations.
• Support and mentor junior team members informally; contribute to team knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.

Knowledge & Experience

• Interest in and knowledge of financial services — customers, products and services.
• Strong analytical skillset and the ability to extract key insights from data and research, including using digital tools and AI capabilities.
• Ability to structure a defined problem into logical components and take ownership of defined modules and deliverables within workstreams.
• Impactful verbal and written communication — able to convey complex information and ideas clearly.
• Ability to juggle big-picture strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail.
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent; MBA and/or consulting exposure valued.
• Experience developing a strategy toolkit and approaches to structuring, analysis and story-lining.
• Experience in strategy consulting or an in-house strategy function.

Conduct & Line of Defence

Comply with the client's Code, Purpose, Values and relevant policies.

Respect relevant regulatory obligations and Conduct Rules.

This is a first-line role under the Three Lines of Defence principles — responsible for intelligent risk-taking and managing direct and consequential risks.

Promote a culture where risk, including financial crime and fraud, is managed effectively through prompt identification, escalation and reporting.

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