Summary – Head of Strategy
Reporting into the Group Executive Employers, Corporate development and Strategy, this newly
created position will play a critical role in both the leadership and strategic and commercial
direction of the fund. This will include control of the centralised strategic planning team as well as
the customer research and business insight teams.
The primary focus, in conjunction with the Group Executive, will be on developing, communicating
and sustaining the funds overall strategy and portfolio of strategic initiatives to both internal and
external stakeholders.
The role will also be responsible for developing a core strategy analytical capability that integrates
with and leverages the capabilities of the business insights team. The role is also expected to bring a
balanced commercial perspective to the broader fund.
Role Details
Division:
Employers, Corporate development and Strategy
Reports to:
Group Executive Employers, Corporate Development and Strategy
Date:
June 2017
Representative Status:
No
Accountabilities
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Working with the business units to develop individual strategies to drive decision making
around the funds direction and prioritisation of strategic initiatives and the supporting
investment;
Development, management and communication of the annual strategic and business planning
process and portfolio funding envelope;
Ongoing assessment of market conditions and the impact of economic, political and regulatory
forces on the strategic choices available to the fund;
Development of business unit strategies in conjunction with the relative Group Executives as the
basis of the integrated fund strategy. This will include the provision of analytical support and
data to support business unit activities;
Management of the annual strategic planning process including the preparation of the annual
business plan and supporting project investment portfolio;
Translation of strategies into clearly articulated initiatives and plans;
Developing a methodology for capturing, developing and assessing innovation concepts that
originate within the fund for subsequent investment;
Acting as the focal point for engagement with the broader innovation community including
fintech start-ups.
Other Responsibilities:
Other related duties as required from time to time as requested by the Group Executive – Employers,
Corporate Development and Strategy.
Summary – Head of Strategy
Key Selection Criteria
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A relevant undergraduate degree, coupled with post graduate studies are essential. An MBA
would be highly regarded;
Significant strategy experience either with a top tier consulting firm or within an embedded
corporate strategy function;
Significant experience in a large financial institution with exposure across product marketing and
distribution;
Skill and demonstrated experience in strategy formulation and execution including the
management of a diverse range of stakeholders;
Practical and highly developed financial analytical skills;
Ability to work in a politically complex environment with multiple conflicting stakeholders;
Exceptional people management skills and experience including coaching and mentoring;
High level of written, verbal and presentation skills.
Other Relevant Information
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Cbus supports gender diversity and diversity of thought across our organisation. We promote and
support an inclusive, flexible and collaborative culture that respects the differences of our diverse
workforce. Behaviours that are not in line with our policies and practices around values, diversity,
respect, EEO, OHS and flexibility are not tolerated and we encourage staff to actively participate in
supporting and advocating for our culture to support that diversity;
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All Cbus Managers and staff are responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment;
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Cbus has a smoke free workplace policy. 2 Lonsdale Street has a smoke free building policy;
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The successful applicant will be employed pursuant to the United Super Collective Bargaining
Agreement 2015 or any agreement which replaces it;
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The preferred applicant (s), if not already an employee(s) of Cbus, will be required to complete a
‘National Police History Check application form’ so that a Police Certificate can be issued to Cbus. This
report will also cover multiple jurisdictions if the candidate has worked overseas for a period of longer
than 12 months. Any offer of employment is conditional on Cbus being satisfied as to the results of
the police check. Cbus will pay for any expenses incurred;
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Applicants for this role may be required to complete psychometric/aptitude testing as part of the
recruitment process. Cbus will pay for any expenses incurred;
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This position is located at Level 28, 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
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This is a full time position; however flexible working arrangements can be requested.
This description is indicative of the range of job requirements and accurately reflects the requirements
of the role at the time of writing. Due to the nature of the work environment changes may occur to
this role over time.
Summary – Head of Strategy