Strategy Manager New Bets

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the Greater London area is seeking an experienced Strategy Manager to identify and execute new growth initiatives. In this hands-on role, you will act as the business owner, driving initiatives from concept through execution while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate brings 6-8 years of experience in execution-heavy roles, particularly in payments or fintech, and demonstrates strong commercial judgment and analytical capability. Flexible working options and a strong focus on team collaboration are offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working with 3 days on-site expectation

GBP 1,000 annual budget for professional growth

Medical insurance (BUPA)

5% matching pension plan

Enhanced Family Leave

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Gym membership contribution

Mental Health Platform access

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in execution-heavy roles within fast-moving environments.
• Strong preference for experience in payments, fintech, or adjacent regulated industries.
• Proven track record of taking ambiguous initiatives from idea to execution.

Responsibilities

• Act as the business owner for new bets, driving initiatives end-to-end.
• Work hands-on with Product, Engineering, and other teams to drive progress.
• Build and iterate on business cases and execution plans for new bets.

Skills

Execution-heavy roles

Strong commercial judgment

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ownership and accountability

Job description

Overview

At PPRO, our mission is to simplify access to local payment methods and enable the sale of goods and services to anyone in the world using their preferred way to pay. We empower partners such as Ant Group, PayPal and Stripe to access new markets, connect with more customers, and accelerate their growth.

Our strength lies in our diverse global team with 50+ nationalities and 10+ international locations, all united around one goal – to deliver the best possible products and services to our partners and customers. Our internal mission is to #chooseaction, #beopen, #thinkcustomer, #gofurther and #wintogether.

The Purpose: As a Strategy Manager, New Bets at PPRO, you will identify, validate, and execute new growth initiatives across the business. This is a hands-on, execution-first role for a senior operator who thrives in ambiguity and is comfortable owning outcomes. You will initially work across several high-priority initiatives that have already been mapped out, helping drive them from concept through execution. Over time, you will transition into single-threaded ownership of a defined area, acting as the business owner with clear accountability for results. You will report directly to the Chief of Staff to the CEO and work closely with senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Risk, and Legal to turn strategic intent into tangible business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• New Bets Ownership & Execution – Act as the business owner for new bets, driving initiatives end-to-end from early validation through execution and scaling. Translate strategic hypotheses into concrete plans, milestones, and delivery. Own success metrics for your initiatives and ensure they deliver measurable business impact. Identify risks and dependencies early, and work pragmatically to resolve them.
• Cross-Functional Leadership – Work hands-on with Product, Engineering, Commercial, Finance, Risk, and Legal teams to drive progress. Influence senior stakeholders without formal authority and align teams around clear goals and priorities. Maintain momentum across complex, cross-functional initiatives operating in ambiguous environments.
• Commercial & Strategic Problem Solving – Build and iterate on business cases, operating models, and execution plans for new bets. Assess trade-offs across growth, complexity, risk, and scalability. Support decision-making with structured analysis and clear recommendations.
• Operating Rhythm & Communication – Provide clear, structured updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes. Build concise, executive-ready materials that simplify complex topics and enable fast decisions. Help establish repeatable ways of working for how new bets are evaluated, executed, and scaled.

You’ll Need to Have

• 6-8+ years of experience in execution-heavy roles within fast-moving environments
• Strong preference for experience in payments, fintech, or adjacent regulated industries
• Background in roles such as Strategy & Operations, Business Operations, Expansion, New Products, or similar
• Proven track record of taking ambiguous initiatives from idea to execution and measurable outcomes
• Strong commercial judgment and analytical capability
• Ability to operate independently with a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to structure and convey complex ideas clearly
• A strong bias toward action and delivery over analysis for its own sake

Nice-to-Haves

• Direct experience launching or scaling new products, markets, or business lines
• Exposure to regulated environments and working closely with Risk, Legal, or Compliance teams
• Experience working closely with Product and Engineering teams on delivery
• Familiarity with building lightweight governance models for complex initiatives

What’s in it for you?

• Direct exposure to PPRO’s executive leadership and involvement in some of the company’s highest-priority growth initiatives
• Real ownership and accountability for shaping and executing new bets
• Opportunity to evolve into single-threaded ownership of a defined business area

Workplace & Perks

• Hybrid working with a 3 days/week on-site expectation; 28-day holiday allowance; work-from-abroad policy enabling remote work for up to 30 additional days per year
• Learning and Development – GBP 1,000 annual budget for professional growth, leadership cafés, on-the-job training, and other opportunities
• Insurance – medical insurance (BUPA) and a 5% matching pension plan
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Workplace Nursery Scheme – salary exchange for childcare
• Gym membership contribution
• Mental Health Platform – access to therapy and well-being resources
• HQ office location and facilities for collaboration
• Pet-friendly office policy

Our Principles

• We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done.
• We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully. We seek out and leverage diverse perspectives. We welcome and offer honest and open feedback, always assuming positive intent.
• We put the customer first: We are laser focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers.
• We make things better: We boldly explore new ideas and commit to continuous improvement.
• We work as a team: We collaborate closely and value team success over individual achievement.