Business Manager

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly capable and commercially astute professional to support executive leadership and drive strategic initiatives within a dynamic, high-impact environment. This role combines executive support at the highest level with strategic advisory responsibilities, requiring a strong blend of business acumen, analytical capability, and stakeholder engagement

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support & Office Management

• Provide comprehensive support to the Chief Executive, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
• Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, presentations, and speeches to support executive communication
• Manage and optimise the Executive’s calendar, ensuring effective prioritisation and time allocation
• Act as a trusted advisor, challenging thinking and contributing to strategic discussions
• Ensure follow-through on key actions and maintain executive momentum on critical initiatives
• Facilitate strong internal engagement and embed effective operating practices across the organisation

• Coordinate Board and Executive Committee meetings, including preparation of materials and logistics
• Attend key meetings to track decisions and ensure execution of action items
• Support governance processes, including preparation and review of documentation
• Liaise with governance teams to ensure alignment on compliance, risk, and stakeholder matters

• Support and participate in key strategic initiatives, research, and optimisation projects
• Conduct analysis, develop insights, and contribute to decision-making frameworks
• Assist in business case development and strategic modelling
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive execution of strategic priorities

• Contribute to the development of strategic frameworks and long-term planning
• Produce strategy documents, position papers, and strategic roadmaps
• Provide analysis and recommendations for executive and board-level decision-making
• Translate market insights and research into actionable strategic initiatives
• Assess financial viability, cost structures, and value drivers to inform strategy

• Insight into strategy formulation and strategy execution
• In-depth knowledge of the retirement fund industry and developments taking place within this industry
• Commercial acumen and general management capability
• Excellent planning and organising skills with the ability to deliver to plan and meet deadlines
• Excellent command of written/verbal business language and report writing skills
• Strong financial, data modelling, and analytical skills with evident commercial acumen
• Articulate, able to write reports, and influence stakeholders
• Provide informed perspectives on market, industry, and competitive dynamics
• Interpret research and translate insights into strategic implications and options
• Align strategic intent with execution frameworks and operating requirements
• Provide perspective on financial viability, cost structures, and value-for-money considerations

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• 6-8 years' experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, or a similar high-impact environment.
• Proven experience in guiding strategic thinking across multiple horizons
• Proven ability to assess and recommend optimal business architecture, processes and organizational structures