Senior Strategy Analyst, Corporate Strategy & Product - Perpetual Corporate Trust

• 12 month maximum-term contract, with the possibility to transition to a permanent role

• Direct access to the CEO and C-suite executives and exposure to interesting transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as contributing to digital product development

• Modern, centrally located CBD offices with easy access to public transport

• Hybrid working model with 2–3 work‑from‑home days each week

Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.  

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Finance, Strategy & Product team within Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT) a specialist business within the Perpetual Group. PCT is a leading fiduciary, custody, digital and markets business. With operations across Australia and Singapore, we support domestic and global managed funds, banking and financial services organisations, government bodies and sovereign wealth funds, and not-for-profits.

Our strategy is to enable our clients and the market to operate more effectively, efficiently, and economically while addressing increasing cyber security challenges and maintaining regulatory compliance.  Clients rely on our corporate strength, commercial insights, rigorous risk and compliance frameworks, and market expertise. From debt markets to managed funds and digital innovation, we provide the service excellence that drives their success. 

As the Senior Strategy Analyst, you will play a critical role in delivering comprehensive and high-quality strategic research and analysis to support the Strategy function within Perpetual Corporate Trust (PCT). Your primary responsibilities include gathering and synthesising information to inform the strategic direction of PCT, as well as developing clear and compelling narratives that communicate our strategic agenda to key stakeholders.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting both enterprise level and product specific strategies. This involves preparing executive-ready presentations, drafting strategy papers, and creating go to market materials across the entire PCT product portfolio. Your work will ensure that strategic initiatives are effectively articulated and that stakeholders are equipped with the insights and documentation necessary to advance PCT’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic research and analysis across markets, competitors, clients, regulation and technology to inform strategy 

• Synthesise analysis into clear strategic narratives, insights and recommendations for senior leadership 

• Develop high-quality executive and Board-level PowerPoint strategy presentations

• Draft strategy papers, discussion documents and investment cases 
  Support enterprise and product strategy development, including growth initiatives and partnerships

• Translate strategy into product narratives, value propositions and go-to-market materials 

• Support strategic planning cycles, offsites and strategy refreshes

• Coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders into cohesive strategy outputs 

About you

We’re interested in hearing from people who have

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Business, Law or a related discipline.

• 4+ years’ experience in strategy, consulting, corporate development, or a strategy/finance role within financial services.

• Experience supporting product strategy and go-to-market planning in regulated financial services (highly regarded)

• Advanced PowerPoint capability with proven delivery of executive and Board-ready packs (essential to be considered for this role)

• Strong analytical skills (Excel) with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear narratives and recommendations.

• Strong stakeholder management skills; able to coordinate inputs across teams and influence senior stakeholders.

• Comfortable handling confidential and commercially sensitive information.

• Familiarity with fiduciary/custody, funds services, markets, digital platforms, and/or cyber and regulatory change.

We love hearing from people who are inspired to shape the future with us. If you're excited about this opportunity or about joining Perpetual Corporate Trust, we encourage you to apply.

How we work  

Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.

Employee benefits

• Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year

• An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing

• Study support and commitment to supporting professional development

Diversity and inclusion

• Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy

• A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change

• We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.