Our client is a well-established German banking group with a stable core franchise and a clear strategic agenda focused on growth, modernisation, and long-term competitiveness. The platform operates across multiple business lines and is actively investing in digital capabilities, product innovation, and strategic partnerships.

To support this agenda, the group is strengthening its central Strategy & Corporate Development function, which acts as the primary advisor to executive management on strategy formulation, performance initiatives, and inorganic opportunities.

Role Overview

The firm is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager – Strategy & Corporate Development to join its Berlin-based team. This role offers broad exposure to senior leadership and direct involvement in shaping the future direction of the group.

You will work on high-priority strategic initiatives across the organisation, combining analytical depth with hands-on project execution, and acting as a key interface between management, business units, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Support the formulation and execution of group-wide strategy , translating corporate objectives into concrete initiatives across business lines and functions
Lead structured analyses of market trends, competitive positioning, regulatory developments, and client segments to inform strategic priorities
Identify, evaluate, and prioritise growth opportunities including new products, partnerships, distribution models, and geographic or segment expansion
Develop and assess strategic options and business cases , including financial modelling, scenario analysis, and risk/return evaluation
Lead cross-functional strategic projects from scoping through execution, ensuring disciplined governance, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes
Prepare high-quality decision materials for executive management and supervisory bodies , synthesising complex topics into clear recommendations
Support corporate development and M&A-related activities , including target screening, strategic assessment, valuation analysis, and coordination of due diligence
Act as an internal project lead, coordinating external advisors such as investment banks, consultants, and legal counsel where relevant
Partner closely with business units to drive performance improvement initiatives , monitor implementation progress, and track value creation
Contribute to the development of the group’s strategic planning processes , KPI frameworks, and long-term financial targets
Serve as a trusted internal advisor to senior stakeholders on strategic, commercial, and organisational topics

Candidate Profile

3–6 years of relevant professional experience in one of the following:
Strategy consulting with a focus on Financial Institutions Group (FIG)
Corporate strategy or corporate development within a bank or financial services institution
Investment banking (M&A/FIG) or transaction advisory with exposure to financial services
Strong understanding of the banking and broader financial services landscape , including business models, regulatory considerations, and value drivers
Excellent analytical and problem-structuring capabilities with experience developing strategic recommendations
Solid financial modelling skills and familiarity with valuation and business case development
Experience working on strategy projects, transformation initiatives, or transaction-related topics within FIG
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality output in a fast-paced environment
Confident communicator able to engage effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
Pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset with a high degree of personal ownership
Fluency in German and English is essential

What’s on Offer

Direct exposure to executive decision-making in a major financial institution
Broad and varied mandate across strategy, corporate development, and transformation
Early responsibility and ownership within a lean, high-impact team
Central Berlin location within a collaborative professional environment

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Albert Cliff Limited

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Strategy & Corporate Development | Banking Group

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