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Collins Executive Recruitment has been exclusively retained to appoint a Chief Strategy Officer for one of Australias most forward-thinking financial services groups. Reporting directly to a humble, collaborative, and visionary CEO, this role offers the chance to lead group-wide strategy and transformation in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and purpose-driven environment.The OpportunityThis is a rare executive-level platform for a commercial strategist to influence the future direction of a highly innovative financial services business. The organisation has made significant investments in technology, AI, and digital innovation, and is continuing to evolve its operating model, product suite, and customer experience strategy.For those with long-term leadership ambitions, this role provides the strategic visibility and executive access that have previously enabled progression into other enterprise-level positions.Why This Business?This is a growth-oriented business with a startup mindset, backed by a proven team and substantial capital backing. The environment is low-ego, entrepreneurial, and execution-focused, well-suited to individuals who have thrived in scale-ups, founder-led firms, or innovation-focused corporations.Staff turnover is exceptionally low, and the culture is inclusive, supportive and non-political. The business places a strong emphasis on internal progression, with many team members advancing through different roles over time. It has been recognised for its commitment to gender equity and continues to invest in clear, structured initiatives that support equitable career development across all levels of leadership.What Youll DoYoull be the strategic engine room of the organisation - bringing clarity, momentum, and disciplined execution to complex, high-impact initiatives across the business.Define and drive group strategy, translating the organisations ambition into focused priorities and clear action across all divisions.Bridge ambition and execution, ensuring strategic plans are underpinned by operational capacity, capital discipline, and sound risk frameworks.Unify the leadership team around a common direction, facilitating effective cross-functional collaboration between Distribution, Origination, Risk, Finance, Technology, and Product.Lead enterprise-wide transformation, embedding agile ways of working, iterative planning cycles, and a culture of rapid learning and course correction.Shape the companys external view, leading horizon scanning and competitor intelligence efforts to anticipate market shifts and unlock commercial opportunities.Embed innovation and insight at the core, institutionalising the use of advanced analytics, AI, and customer intelligence across the planning lifecycle.Support growth through disciplined strategy, contributing to inorganic opportunity assessment in partnership with the Corporate Development team.Hold the organisation accountable to outcomes, building a performance-led culture where strategic execution is measured, transparent, and consistently delivered.Who You AreYoure strategic, commercially sharp, and deeply collaborative. You likely have experience (8-15 years) in financial services or fintech, and may have previously worked in a strategy consultancy, high-growth SME, or founder-led venture. You might have even run a startup yourself.You lead without ego, influence without needing hierarchy, and get energy from helping businesses evolve and scale. Youre someone who can engage the board, challenge the status quo, and support others to deliver meaningful outcomes.Would you like to hear more? Please send your CV to Kilian@collins-executive.com.au to be considered for this and other relevant opportunities. All applications and conversations are confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr