Job Overview
STRATEGIST
Executive Fintech Growth, Market Intelligence & Competitive Strategy Strategist
Location: Bahrain — Remote / GCC & International Coverage
Seniority Level: Executive / Strategic Advisory
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry Focus: Fintech • Strategy • Market Intelligence • Digital Finance • Competitive Analysis • Corporate Growth
SEE THE MARKET BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE DOES
Markets rarely announce their next transformation.
The signals appear quietly:
A change in customer behaviour.
A new technology.
A competitor entering a market.
A shift in payment economics.
A new distribution model.
A financial product gaining unexpected traction.
The exceptional strategist connects those signals before they become obvious.
We are seeking an accomplished Strategist to provide senior leadership with the intelligence, analysis, and strategic frameworks required to identify and capture the next generation of fintech opportunities.
THE STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE MANDATE
You will investigate:
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Fintech market movements
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Competitor strategies
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Emerging business models
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Customer behaviour
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Payment trends
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Digital banking
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Financial technology adoption
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Revenue opportunities
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Market-entry opportunities
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Strategic partnerships
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Technology disruption
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Competitive Intelligence
Monitor competitors, products, pricing, positioning, partnerships, technology, and market expansion.
Market Mapping
Identify attractive markets, customer segments, distribution channels, and emerging financial ecosystems.
Strategic Modelling
Develop market-size estimates, financial models, scenario analyses, and strategic investment cases.
Growth Strategy
Identify opportunities for revenue expansion, product diversification, partnerships, and geographic growth.
Executive Intelligence
Convert complex market information into concise recommendations for senior decision-makers.
Scenario Planning
Model alternative market futures and develop strategic responses to changing competitive conditions.
Strategic Execution
Work with product, commercial, finance, technology, and operations leaders to convert strategic recommendations into measurable initiatives.
YOUR STRATEGIC LENS
The role requires the ability to distinguish between:
A trend and a temporary spike.
A large market and an attractive market.
A popular technology and a valuable technology.
A competitor’s announcement and a genuine competitive threat.
Revenue growth and profitable growth.
That distinction is where strategic advantage begins.
IDEAL PROFILE
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8+ years in strategy, fintech, consulting, investment, banking, technology, or corporate development
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Strong market-intelligence and competitive-analysis background
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Excellent financial modelling capabilities
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Proven ability to build strategic recommendations from incomplete information
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Deep understanding of fintech business models
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Strong commercial judgement
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Exceptional presentation and executive-writing skills
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Ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, fintech transformation, investment analysis, or market-entry programmes is highly advantageous.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a position for someone who enjoys standing at the intersection of data, uncertainty, competition, technology, and opportunity.
You will help answer the questions that determine where a fintech business goes next:
Which markets deserve attention?
Which products deserve investment?
Which competitors matter?
Which technologies will reshape the landscape?
Where is the next significant opportunity hiding?
Your analysis will not sit on a shelf.
It will be expected to influence decisions, investments, products, partnerships, and growth.
Compensation: Executive-level package aligned with strategic impact and experience.
Work Model: Remote-first with GCC and international engagement.
Application Focus: Highlight strategic projects, market-entry studies, competitive-intelligence programmes, growth strategies, or fintech transformations where your analysis directly influenced major business decisions.
Don’t miss the chance to make a difference in the fintech and FX industry!
Apply now by clicking on the “Apply Now” button below.
Let’s shape the future of finance together!
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