Strategy Manager

About the role

Australian Payments Plus is hiring a Sydney-based Strategy Manager to help shape its strategic direction and contribute to the development and execution of its enterprise strategy. Working with the Strategy team and leaders across the group, the role investigates complex questions, assesses market and industry developments and turns qualitative and quantitative analysis into clear recommendations. It supports high-priority initiatives from concept through execution, helping teams align on priorities and deliver measurable outcomes across Australia's payments ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of the group's vision and enterprise strategy, keeping plans aligned with the changing Australian payments landscape.
• Lead analysis of important strategic questions, using data and structured problem solving to develop recommendations for senior leaders.
• Monitor developments across the payments ecosystem and assess the risks, opportunities and implications for the group.
• Investigate complex or ambiguous situations, identify root causes and recommend practical improvements.
• Lead workstreams and support high-priority initiatives, with clear measures of progress and business outcomes.
• Assess strategic options, investments, feasibility, costs, benefits and trade-offs to support sound business decisions.
• Work across product, technology, operations and industry engagement teams to build alignment and deliver integrated outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate strategic advice clearly.

Required profile

• At least five years' experience in strategy consulting or an internal corporate strategy role.
• Graduate-level education, preferably in business or a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating in ambiguous, high-complexity environments and structuring problems to identify the questions that matter.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills, drawing insights from data, research and market information.
• Knowledge of strategic frameworks, structured problem solving and enterprise or business-unit strategy.
• Ability to translate recommendations into practical workstreams, support execution and monitor progress against strategic objectives.
• Experience developing measures, reporting and insights to support decision-making and track outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to build relationships and influence across functions and external groups.
• Experience in payments, financial services or other highly regulated environments is highly regarded but not essential.

Applications are submitted directly to the company; the Talent Acquisition team aims to respond within two weeks. The company does not partner with recruitment agencies for this role.