Business Manager

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 • Own and maintain integrated commercial roadmap; run weekly delivery cadence • Translate strategy into executable workstreams; pressure-test assumptions • Drive cross-functional delivery across Technology, Pricing, and Product teams • Convert business development opportunities into launch plans • Define and track commercial OKRs/KPIs; produce exec-ready board reporting • Act as sounding board to Head of Commercial Strategy; challenge and refine strategy • Manage dependencies, RAID, and decision logs WHO YOU ARE Essential: • 5-7 years strategy consulting experience (top-tier firm preferred) • Proven track record turning strategy into measurable outcomes • Able to drive delivery without direct authority • Strong commercial acumen (pricing, packaging, monetisation models) • Bachelor's degree (Business, Economics, Finance preferred) • Excellent written communication and stakeholder management Desirable: • Investment banking or commodities market experience • MBA or equivalent commercial training • Portfolio/programme governance experience WHY JOIN • Build phase at scale. Strategic + hands-on. High agency, low ego culture. Thought partnership with leadership.