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We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 2,500 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.
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The Strategy Analyst is a key contributor to the development and execution of Iress’ Group strategy. Reporting to the Head of Group Strategy, with day-to-day alignment to the Strategic Planning and Engagement Manager, the role supports the delivery of high-priority strategic initiatives, often CEO/Board-mandated and cross-functional in nature, and plays an integral part in executing Iress’ core strategic processes.
This role is well-suited to an early-career professional with strong analytical capabilities, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for data-driven, high-impact strategy work. The Strategy Analyst will help shape and support the initiatives that underpin Iress’ long-term strategic goals.
Some of the awesome things you’ll be involved with:
Support for Strategic Projects:
Provide hands-on support to the Group Strategy team on high-priority strategic initiatives, including Board-mandated and cross-functional projects.
Assist in coordinating workstreams, ensuring deliverables are aligned to project goals and stakeholder expectations.
Conduct analysis, prepare documentation, and support stakeholder engagement to enable successful delivery of key milestones.
Delivery of Core Strategic Processes:
Strategic Initiative Tracking and Management: Lead the central tracking and governance of high-value strategic initiatives, providing clear, consistent visibility to the Leadership Team and Board through a structured monthly process.
Strategic Planning Cycles: support the coordination and execution of the Annual and 5-Year Planning processes, ensuring effective cross-functional input and alignment. This includes contributing to data gathering, analysis, and preparation of the Iress Corporate Strategy.
Other Core Strategic Processes: Support the delivery of key strategic forums, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Strategic Councils, ensuring alignment, coordination, and effective execution across the organisation.
What you will bring:
2+ years' experience in a strategy function, preferably within a top-tier management consulting firm or an in-house strategy team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including comfort working with data, Excel-based models, and structured thinking approaches.
Ability to conduct market and competitor research, synthesise insights, and contribute to strategic recommendations.
Exposure to project-based work and able to break down problems, test hypotheses, and support strategic initiative delivery in a team setting.
Capable of producing clear and well-structured presentations and documents for an executive audience, using G-suite & Microsoft tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly to peers and managers.
Professional, collaborative, and proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn, take ownership of tasks, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
Why work with us?
8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends
Hybrid working
Generous cash bonus for every successful referral
Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school
Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives
Discounted health insurance premiums
Gym membership discounts
Access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn Learning
Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated.
Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!
We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.
- For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/
Iress Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
