Head of Distribution Strategy

The Company is seeking a Head of Distribution Strategy to play a pivotal role in the conversion of the enterprise distribution strategy into a tangible growth plan. This senior leadership position is responsible for determining the organization's competitive landscape, evaluating expansion opportunities, and developing data-supported business cases. The successful candidate will be a strategic connector across various functions, including distribution, product, technology, CRM, marketing, operations, finance, risk, and compliance, to ensure that investments and capabilities align with the goal of sustainable and profitable growth. The role requires a focus on enterprise strategy, market choices, and cross-business alignment, with a strong emphasis on executive communication and change leadership. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in distribution strategy, sales strategy, enterprise strategy, or a related discipline within financial services. The role demands a proven track record in translating senior-leader strategy into enterprise plans, market choices, and business cases, as well as experience in working across a range of business functions. A deep understanding of CRM platforms, data integration, and digital transformation initiatives is essential. The ideal candidate will also have experience in evaluating new markets and distribution models in a regulated environment, and a strong partnership with risk and compliance functions. The Head of Distribution Strategy will be expected to lead change, build alignment, and maintain momentum from strategy through implementation, making exceptional leadership and influence skills a key requirement.