Hello, we’re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had thepower to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better : fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.We are looking for a Senior Manager to drive the Group’s inorganic and organic growth agenda. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned strategy consultant or investment banker looking to move into an in-house strategic role. You will leverage your strategic project experience and / or transaction experience to lead strategic projects, M&A execution, capital markets activities, and long-term strategic planning for both the Bank and our global SaaS business, Engine.Please apply by : 5th January 2026Key AccountabilitiesStrategic Leadership & Transaction ExecutionLead Strategy Projects : Structure, lead and execute complex strategic projects from problem definition and hypothesis generation to value realisationDeal Leadership : Manage the end-to-end transaction lifecycle for M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. This includes leading origination, thesis generation, rigorous valuation, and definitive agreement negotiation. You will act as a primary interface with external advisors (investment banks, legal counsel, diligence providers)C-Suite Advisory : Act as a trusted advisor to the Group CEO and Group CFO. You will translate complex financial data into "Board-ready" strategic recommendations, often under tight timelinesQuality Control : Own the quality of all strategic output. Ensure papers, board decks, and external investor materials are flawless and compellingAnalysis & Financial PlanningCommercial & Financial Oversight : Oversee and develop detailed financial models and business cases. Ensure rigorous testing of assumptions for models relating to organic and inorganic corporate activity, and have a clear understanding of the Starling’s key business driversValuation & Modelling : Oversee the construction of complex financial models working closely with the Financial Modelling team. You must be able to develop and audit models line-by-line and own the integrity of the outputsCapital Allocation : Assist in developing the Group’s approach to assessing the ROI of various capital deployment optionsMarket Intelligence : Monitor the Fintech and Banking landscape for valuation benchmarks, precedent transactions, and emerging competitor threats to inform the Group’s strategyData Analysis : Be comfortable analysing unstructured data sets to derive clear messagesTeam DevelopmentMentorship : Actively mentor Associates and Analysts in best practices, across strategy and corporate development activitiesMindset : Champion a first-principles thinking approach in the team and across the wider businessCulture : Exemplify the Strategy team’s high-performing cultureCollaboration : Develop strong working relationships with teams across the GroupProcess Rigour : Own the culture of high-velocity execution and delivery within the teamRequirementsExperience & BackgroundExtensive experience, with a significant portion spent in :Strategy Consulting Firm : Demonstrable experience leading strategy complex strategic projects, with a focus on leveraging technical skillsInvestment Banking (Associate to VP level) : Ideally within a FIG, Fintech, or TMT coverage group at a top-tier bulge bracket or elite boutique bankPrivate Equity : Experience on the deal team of a mid-to-large cap fund is also highly relevantTransaction Track Record : Ideally you could demonstrate a range of transaction experience. You should be able to discuss your specific role in executing M&A, capital raising, commercial due diligence projects or joint venturesTechnical SkillsProblem Solving : Ability to disaggregate complex, undefined problems into manageable work streams using hypothesis-driven methodologiesFinancial Modelling : Highly competent modelling, with a clear ability to debating the nuances of cost of capital, terminal value assumptions, and synergy phasingTransaction Mechanics : Understanding of the high level legal and structural components of a dealPresentation Skills : You must be able to create presentations that tell a compelling, data-backed commercial story suitable for the Group Board and external investorsSoft Skills & AttributesAmbiguity Tolerance : Comfort working in a fast-paced, fluid environment where priorities shift rapidly. You maintain high standards under pressureFirst Principles : You take a logical and data-driven approach to any task, even if it’s something you’ve never done beforeCommercial Instinct : You focus on value drivers and the bottom-line impact of every strategic decisionExecution Focus : You have a bias for action. You are comfortable managing multiple live work streams and driving them to conclusion with autonomy when required. You are focussed not on just setting the direction of projects and providing advice to junior team members, but driving forward various work streamsStakeholder Management : Exceptional interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and influence decision-makingResilience : Comfort working in a high-pressure, fluid environment where priorities shift rapidlyLow Ego : The ability to successfully work as part of a team with little hierarchyBenefits25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)An extra day’s holiday for your birthdayAnnual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off16 hours paid volunteering time a yearSalary sacrifice, company enhanced pension schemeLife insurance at 4x your salary & group income protectionPrivate Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and PelotonGenerous family-friendly policiesIncentives refer a friend schemePerkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perksAccess to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasingAbout us :You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. 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