Strategy Director

Help Us Build The Future of Travel At Airalo, we're making it easier for people to stay connected wherever they travel. As the world's first eSIM store, we help millions of travelers access affordable mobile data in 200+ countries and regions around the world. Today, we're a team of 400+ people across 60+ countries, building a product used by travelers every day. We've grown quickly, but we've worked hard to keep what matters: trust, ownership, and the freedom for people to do great work without unnecessary layers or bureaucracy. We're fully remote by design, genuinely global, and united by a shared mission to make travel simpler for everyone. Your Next Destination • Location: Remote, anywhere in Spain, the UK, or the UAE. • Contract: • Spain: Full-time, permanent contrato indefinido via Deel (our employer of record in Spain) • UK: Full-time, permanent (local contract) • UAE: Full-time, permanent via Deel (our employer of record in the UAE) • Benefits: Learn more about our benefits here in this link - https://airalo-public.notion.site/Benefits-25396a97ffca81fb9bc1f0be479f1be3?pvs=74 • Languages: English is our main working language day to day, so you'll need to be comfortable communicating in it both in meetings and async. Benefits Curious what it's actually like to work at Airalo? We've put together a guide for each of the hubs we hire from most, covering our benefits, remote culture, employment setup, and what our team values most: • Life at Airalo • España : https://airalo-public.notion.site/life-at-airalo-espana • Life at Airalo • United Kingdom : https://airalo-public.notion.site/life-at-airalo-united-kingdom • Life at Airalo • United Arab Emirates : https://airalo-public.notion.site/life-at-airalo-united-arab-emirates Airalo is looking for a Strategy Director to join its growing Strategy team and become a driver in shaping the strategic direction of the company. This position will support in driving critical strategic initiatives, and contributing to the company's growth and success.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategy consulting or a similar role, demonstrating exceptional leadership, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of business strategy and business planning. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Strategy planning and execution: • Conduct in-depth research and analysis to support strategic decision-making across various areas, including market analysis, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling. • Oversee the implementation of the PMO driving strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across departments and tracking progress against key metrics. • Manage strategic projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and achieving desired outcomes. • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities for expansion and growth. • Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape, providing regular updates to the strategy team. • Identify potential risks and opportunities for the company. • Performance management & OKRs • Own the design and evolution of the OKR framework • Drive company-wide OKR cycles (setting, alignment, tracking) • Support and lead/co-lead on monthly / quarterly business reviews (MBRs/QBRs) • Identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions with stakeholders • Establish performance culture (accountability, transparency, data-driven decisions) • Corporate Development and M&A: • Support the preparation of investor materials and participate in investor meetings as needed • Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential investors and strategic partners. • Support in the development of M&A strategy and framework • Assist in the identification, evaluation, and execution of potential M&A transactions, including due diligence and financial analysis • Ensure to have an always up to date pitch deck and data room for the company • Investor Relations: • Facilitate communication between the executive team and the board of directors. • Prepare and distribute materials for board meetings, including agendas, reports, and presentations. • Coordinate logistics for board meetings, ensuring that all necessary information is provided to board members in a timely manner. • Assist in the implementation of board decisions and resolutions. • Develop and implement strategies to enhance shareholder value and promote confidence in the organization. • Address shareholder concerns and inquiries, ensuring a positive and transparent communication process Must Haves • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, economics, finance or engineering. • 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, with a focus on technology or telecommunications. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop actionable recommendations. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. • Demonstrated experience in M&A transactions, due diligence, financial modeling, and strategic planning. Good To Have • MBA or equivalent advanced degree • Experience or exposure to global consumer technology companies • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor a team of high-performing individuals. £100,500 - £136,500 a year At Airalo, we believe in roaming-free recruitment. Just as we provide clear connectivity for travelers, we provide clear salary ranges for our candidates. 🌍 Given this role is remote and available to candidates across some countries in Europe, this range represents the full salary range for this role across our available locations in the EU. To ensure equity based on where you reside we use a tiered location model: 📍 UK: £100,500 - £136,500 📍 Spain: €89,000 - €120,000 Your Home Destination: 🛫 Specific salary ranges used in offers are determined by where you reside. We’re committed to discussing these ranges openly during your first call with our Talent to ensure we’re aligned for takeoff! 🎒✨ Why People Join Us 🇪🇸 Why people join us in Spain We started Airalo to make staying connected effortless, wherever you are in the world. Today, millions of travelers rely on our eSIMs, and many of the people building the product were customers first. Our team is united by a shared belief that great work happens when people are trusted to own what they do. As Airalo continues to grow, so do the opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and make a real impact. For many of our teammates in Spain, it's the combination of stability, flexibility, and genuine work-life balance that makes Airalo feel like home. 🇬🇧 Why people join us in the UK We star

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, economics, finance or engineering. 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a related field, with a focus on technology or telecommunications. Demonstrated experience in M&A transactions, due diligence, financial modeling, and strategic planning.

Strategy planning and execution: conduct in-depth research and analysis to support strategic decision-making across market analysis, competitive intelligence, and financial modeling; oversee the implementation of the PMO driving strategic initiatives, ensuring cross-department alignment and tracking progress against key metrics; manage strategic projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and desired outcomes; identify and evaluate new business opportunities for expansion and growth; monitor industry trends and competitive landscape, providing regular updates to the strategy team; identify potential risks and opportunities. Performance management & OKRs: design and evolve the OKR framework; drive company-wide OKR cycles (setting, alignment, tracking); support and lead/co-lead on monthly/quarterly business reviews (MBRs/QBRs); identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions with stakeholders; establish performance culture (accountability, transparency, data-driven decisions). Corporate Development and M&A: support preparation of investor materials and participate in investor meetings; develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential investors and strategic partners; support development of M&A strategy and framework; assist in identification, evaluation, and execution of potential M&A transactions, including due diligence and financial analysis; ensure up-to-date pitch deck and data room. Investor Relations: facilitate communication between the executive team and the board of directors; prepare and distribute materials for board meetings; coordinate logistics for board meetings; assist in implementation of board decisions; develop and implement strategies to enhance shareholder value and promote confidence; address shareholder concerns and inquiries.