Strategy manager

FINN APP is scaling its Earned Wage Access (EWA) and financial wellness ecosystem across multiple markets. We are looking for a world-class Strategy Manager to answer critical questions about where to play, how to win, and how to scale. As a Strategy Manager, you will support FINN's global expansion efforts through deep strategic research, market intelligence, regulatory analysis, and competitive insights. Your work will directly influence executive decisions across market selection, entry strategy, and product viability. This role is ideal for someone from MBB or top-tier consulting (2–5 years) looking to apply analytical and strategic research skills inside a fast-scaling fintech. You will have a combination of strategic and operational work to guide the next phase of FINN's Worldwide growth. 1. Strategic Research & Market IntelligenceConduct deep-dive analysis on regulatory frameworks, payment systems, and consumer credit rules. Build structured insights on business viability, fee caps, licensing pathways, and compliance risks. Maintain FINN's global market prioritization and scoring frameworks.2. New Market Evaluation & Entry StrategyAnalyze market attractiveness (TAM/SAM, labor force data, wages, employer distribution). Develop market entry hypotheses, pilot frameworks, and MVP testing strategies. Support executive decisions on prioritization and sequencing.3. Competitive & Regulatory Landscape AnalysisMonitor competitors across all FINN-operating markets. Track regulatory changes impacting digital lending, payment rails, and open banking. Produce concise briefs on local and global fintech developments.4. Financial & Operational ModelingBuild business cases for new markets: revenue, costs, unit economics, collection workflows. Model regulatory constraints (rate caps, fee caps, usury rules). Work closely with Data, Ops, and Product on scenario modeling.5. Strategy Execution SupportCollaborate cross-functionally with Product, Legal, Ops, and Engineering. Manage relationships with local consultants and advisors for validation. Deliver high-quality strategic materials (market briefs, playbooks, competitive tear-downs).6. Executive-Level CommunicationPrepare sharp, insight-driven materials for leadership decisions. Synthesize complex information into simple, structured frameworks. Present findings directly to senior leaders.Example Past ProjectsBuild a regulatory viability map for various products across multiple countries, globally Evaluate licensing pathways for Brazil (factoring, partnership models) Analyze collections workflows Produce competitive deep dives for South Africa, Philippines, and Mexico Develop FINN's market-entry playbook for a target geography Create rollout sequencing models for prioritizing global marketsRequirements2–5 years at Mc Kinsey, Bain, BCG, or comparable strategy consulting firm Strong ability to conduct structured strategic research and regulatory analysis Excellent analytical and framework-building skills Proficiency with financial modeling and market sizing Exceptional communication; able to create crisp executive summaries Comfort with ambiguity and open-ended strategic problems Interest in fintech, lending, payments, or financial systemsNice-to-HaveExperience in fintech, payments, digital lending, or regulated industries Exposure to emerging markets in Lat Am, Africa, or Southeast Asia Familiarity with unit economics of lending or collections Spanish proficiency, particularly helpful for work across certain emerging markets (not a prerequisite)Why Join FINNDirect impact on global expansion and strategic decisions Work closely with leadership in a high-ownership, high-autonomy environment Shape the future of financial wellness for millions of underserved workers Opportunity to lead high-leverage research across multiple countries Fast-paced, mission-driven culture with real responsibility from day one