Business Manager

Global Commodities Platform | London | Permanent |

THE ROLE

Translate commercial strategy into delivered outcomes for a newly established commodity pricing and analysis platform. Own the commercial roadmap, drive cross-functional execution, and act as strategic thinking partner to senior leadership.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Own and maintain integrated commercial roadmap; run weekly delivery cadence
2. Translate strategy into executable workstreams; pressure-test assumptions
3. Drive cross-functional delivery across Technology, Pricing, and Product teams
4. Convert business development opportunities into launch plans
5. Define and track commercial OKRs/KPIs; produce exec-ready board reporting
6. Act as sounding board to Head of Commercial Strategy; challenge and refine strategy
7. Manage dependencies, RAID, and decision logs

WHO YOU ARE

Essential:

1. 5-7 years strategy consulting experience (top-tier firm preferred)
2. Proven track record turning strategy into measurable outcomes
3. Able to drive delivery without direct authority
4. Strong commercial acumen (pricing, packaging, monetisation models)
5. Bachelor's degree (Business, Economics, Finance preferred)
6. Excellent written communication and stakeholder management

Desirable:

1. Investment banking or commodities market experience
2. MBA or equivalent commercial training
3. Portfolio/programme governance experience

WHY JOIN

1. Build phase at scale. Strategic + hands-on. High agency, low ego culture. Thought partnership with leadership.