Senior Partnership Manager - Autonomous Vehicle

DEPT

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE This position sits in our Marketing & Technology service based in London. We combine data, technology, creative content, and paid media to crack brands’ business problems & drive revenue through a variety of digital marketing solutions like ad campaigns, augmented reality, and chatbots. Our clients include ASOS, Just Eat Takeaway, Twitch, TikTok, and The White Company.  We are excited to be looking for a new Associate Strategy Director to join the team! This Associate Strategy Director will join a London based service whose specialism is producing award winning, digital and social, creative campaigns and content for a variety of well known and culturally current clients.  The role of the Associate Strategy Director will be to balance creating & guiding longer-term up-stream strategy, with sharpening the quality and strategic nature of our creative executions for a high volume of work; they will be responsible for being the buffer between a client brief and a creative idea. This person will be responsible for championing excellent strategic thinking that sets our brilliant creative teams up for success on all briefs. The Associate Strategy Director will collaborate closely and effectively with wider strategy teams, account managers, creatives, media specialists and a Strategy Director to create brilliant work that works.  The UK Strategy offering is small, but growing fast, and collaborates with wider EMEA Strategy teams. This person will ensure that we continue those relationships with wider EMEA and global strategy teams to identify talent, resources and shared processes and tools.   WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU For the work:  * Deeply understand human beings.  Real ones. The ones we’re making the work for. You’re good at finding what they need. At identifying real problems to solve for them. You find humanity in data. And ultimately, you define a genuine role that brands can play in their lives.  * Get into the world and into culture. We don’t expect you to be a world-famous TikTokker, DJ or photographer (although we would welcome it). We do expect that you develop strategy informed by culture, so that we inform culture in turn.  * Innovation: instill market-leading innovations in digital and social strategy that our clients couldn’t get anywhere else For our clients: * Understand our client’s business. Not better than our clients do. That’s crazy and an insult to our clients. But understand it: how they make money and their business strategy, that, we must do. * Building & maintaining trusted client relationships: being on speed dial for our clients to align on challenges, opportunities or ambitions. In this, utilising the most advanced thinking and approaches to deliver incremental improvements on ROI for any type of business.  * Be a partner + confidante: Usher them when they want it, guide them if they need it. We work in partnership with our clients, it helps the work and it helps the team, so we need the relationships in place to do so.  For the team: * Work autonomously, together. We want you to feel autonomous – that your work is yours. At the same time, we expect you to enrich your work with other people’s perspectives.  * Be comfortable in a debate. We’re not order takers. We disagree a lot. With everyone. Not because it’s fun, but because it’s necessary for better work.  * Lead. Not in a performative way, more, set the tone. Motivate with your actions. Push the boundaries. That kinda way.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Support client + creative teams across the business to develop strategies and ideas that answer our clients briefs and exceed their expectations * Bring the audience into the agency, let their voice be heard to guide thinking. * Understand culture and harness it to shape the work  * Lead hands on with one key account to drive the most pioneering work. * Guide creative thinking across a range of campaign types including but not limited to TTL, Digital and Social * Write and communicate compelling creative briefs to help our creative teams deliver ideas that overcome business challenges * Work in partnership with the Strategy Director and creative teams, removing the barriers to creativity, help guide them towards powerful, effective work. * Prove the effectiveness of campaigns  * Be able to engage top-tier clients when presenting, with their strategies rooted in robust insights  * Work with senior clients and consult on key strategic projects * Participate in new business pitches * Serve as a thought leader across the business  SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE  * A high level of relevant experience within a strategy-focused role in an agency setting * Advanced level understanding & experience within digital marketing, including new and growing social platforms  * Advanced understanding of the creative process * Advanced experience collaborating with creatives and helping guide their creative output * Advanced understanding & experience within social media marketing * Advanced understanding of how to garner insights for action * Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex subjects simply * Ability to work with senior clients on key strategy projects and comfortable presenting to C-level audiences * Very efficient, producing significant output with minimal wasted effort * Very organised, with a high attention to detail WE OFFER:   * A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location). * An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies * Pension, free private healthcare, mental health support, and company sick pay scheme. * 26 days paid holiday (plus UK Bank Holidays). * Refreshments are provided in the office all week, as well as drinks at 4 pm on a Thursday. * Help getting you to work with a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme. * Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents. * The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. * Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Kraken

  Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!   Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.   We’re a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.   It’s a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future. Location London | Significant international travel required. About Kraken   🏡 Where you'll fit in Kraken is seeking a visionary Senior Executive for Global Market Development. This is a high-impact, "pathfinder" role focused exclusively on the 3+ year horizon. Your mission is not immediate sales, but the long-term cultivation of new international territories. You will fly into target countries to engage the highest levels of leadership—including regulators, politicians, and utility C-level executives—to educate them on Kraken and its products. You will build deep institutional trust and navigate complex regulatory landscapes so that when the utilities are ready to re-platform in the coming years, Kraken is already established as their partner of choice. You will be responsible for creating the "Market Entry Guidebook" that will lead future sales teams to success.     🚀 What you’ll own Strategic Market Cultivation (3+ Year Horizon) Identify both new geographies and opportunities in current regions and establish Kraken’s presence years before formal procurement cycles begin. Meet with government regulators and politicians to influence policy and advocate for the digital transformation of national infrastructure. Educate the market and utilities on the full Kraken ecosystem. Market Architecture & The "Guidebook" Act as the lead strategist for new territory entry and prospects within existing regions, developing a comprehensive "Market Entry Guidebook" for the sales teams that will follow in 3–5 years. Map the political, regulatory, and competitive landscape of each region to identify long-term "win themes" and strategic entry points. Translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into compelling strategic narratives that align Kraken’s value proposition with national energy and utility goals. Executive Relationship Management Foster deep-rooted, long-term partnerships with utility executives, moving beyond a vendor-client relationship to become a trusted strategic advisor. Serve as the primary global ambassador for Kraken, building the rapport necessary for future multi-million dollar technology shifts.     🧠 What you bring to the party Executive Experience: 10+ years of experience in high-level business development, government relations, or strategic consulting within the Energy or Technology sectors. Stakeholder Mastery: Exceptional ability to influence and manage relationships with C-suite executives, regulators, and political figures. Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of the energy industry, with a focus on how to sell complex, large-scale technology platforms to regulated utilities. Horizon-Focused: Proven ability to operate with a long-term mindset, focusing on relationship equity rather than short-term transactional wins. Global Mobility: Willingness to travel extensively and spend significant time "on the ground" in emerging Kraken territories.

Alpha FMC

Associate / Senior Associate, London Integration & Carve-Out | Strategy & Deals | Alpha FMC About Alpha FMC Founded in London in 2003, Alpha FMC is a leading global consulting firm specializing in the financial services industry. Our 1,500+ consultants work across 19 offices worldwide, combining deep sector expertise with hands-on delivery to support more than 970 clients across asset management, wealth management, insurance, and broader financial services. We are expanding our Technology Due Diligence offering within the Strategy & Deals team and are seeking experienced professionals to lead high-profile buy-side and sell-side engagements. Our engagements deliver targeted assessments of technology risk, value creation potential, and operational resilience — enabling investors and corporate clients to make well-informed transaction decisions. Alpha FMC is PE-backed with material investment committed to growing our Strategy & Deals practice, and Integration & Separation is a strategic priority. The chosen hire will not simply deliver engagements, they will help define how we take this capability to market, shape our service offerings and delivery approach, and build the team around them. From day one, you will carry real client responsibilities and have a direct hand in determining the success of the practice. Level Guidance We are open at both the Associate and Senior Associate level, depending on candidate experience: * Associate (A): 1.5+ years of relevant experience. * Senior Associate (SA): 3+ years of relevant experience. Key Responsibilities The responsibilities below apply across both levels; Senior Associates are expected to take greater ownership of project delivery. Integration & Separation Engagements * Support pre-deal integration and separation planning engagements, working with Engagement Leads to develop a deal impact assessment with clear picture of Day 1 close requirements and operating model changes across business functions, operations and IT. * Work with clients and internal teams to design target operating models and integration or separation blueprints that reflect the transaction thesis and the realities of financial services operating environments. * Support development of integration or separation strategies, governance frameworks, and Day 1 readiness plans that set programs up for success from the outset. * Support Engagement Directors and Leads on Day 1 planning and mobilization, establishing the workstream structure, setting priorities, decision-making cadence, and early milestones required to support the client and drive the deal to a successful Close. * Build and maintain financial models for synergy opportunities, quantifying integration costs and benefit realization to support strategic decision making. * Support workshops with cross‑functional teams (Business, Operations and IT) to validate assumptions and ensure financial models reflect integration realities. * For carve-outs, evaluate standalone operating model impacts across IT and business functions and assess TSA requirements and exit planning considerations. * Evaluate how AI, data platforms, and emerging technologies can support post-deal value creation, incorporating these perspectives into integration or separation design. Client & Stakeholder Management * Ability to face off with senior client stakeholders, including Heads of Business Units, CFOs, COOs, and CTOs. * Support cross functional client workshops throughout the merger process, develop pre-workshop materials and stakeholder questioners. Own post-meeting action items and follow ups. * Develop clear and structured executive presentations with crisp narratives, using structured storylines and data driven insights. Team & Practice * Support business development efforts, including proposals, client pitches, and thought leadership. * Mentor and develop associates and interns; promote knowledge sharing across the team. Technology & Operations Due Diligence In addition to integration and separation work, Senior Associates may support targeted technology and operations due diligence engagements, including: * Supporting assessment of enterprise technology environments, architecture, and operational resilience in the context of a transaction thesis. * Identifying IT and operational risks, standalone cost implications, and integration considerations relevant to deal execution. * Contributing technical and operational findings to broader deal team workstreams. What We’re Looking For * Relevant experience in integration and separation planning or large transformational programs within financial services. * Experience in the Financial Services industry is essential, including a strong understanding of the sector’s value chain, key market participants, and emerging trends, along with specialization in at least one subsector such as Asset Management, Asset Servicing, Wealth Management, Banking, Insurance, and/or the associated Financial Services FinTech ecosystem. * Advanced Excel proficiency, including building cost / benefit financial models and developing financial bridges and synergy dashboards. * Strong track record of supporting large transformation programs and/or supporting IT / Operational or Business Functional workstreams independently. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distil complex findings into actionable insights. * Proven experience working with senior clients and/or business owners. * Strong understanding of financial services operating models, technology landscapes, and regulatory considerations. * Familiarity with technology or operational due diligence is advantageous.   What We Offer * Competitive base salary with profit share scheme. * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. * Flexible benefits including private health insurance, life insurance, and income protection. * Comprehensive training and development programs, including support for professional qualifications such as the CFA and IMC.