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Strategy Consultant
Strategy Consultant - Industry Strategy & Foresight, Corporate Strategy
Department & Team
Department: Strategy
Team:
- Industry Strategy & Foresight
- Corporate Strategy
Position
Location: London (Hybrid – 2–3 days in the office) Type: Permanent, full-time
About the Role
In a newly established Strategy function, we are building a small, high-impact team that defines the future direction of the GSMA and the mobile industry.
As a Strategy Consultant, you’ll combine structured thinking, analytical rigour, and strong communication to transform complex questions into clear recommendations. This role bridges sector strategy and corporate strategy, covering foresight, planning, business cases, and executive decision-making.
The position offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership and the chance to influence high-impact industry topics.
About the Team
The Strategy team ensures the GSMA’s long-term value—aligning priorities with members and the broader mobile ecosystem. Responsibilities include:
- Sector Strategy & Foresight – Defining industry outlooks (3–5-year horizon) and implications for the GSMA
- Corporate Strategy – Developing a 3-year strategic roadmap, KPIs, business plans, and operational plans
- Strategic Initiatives – Leading projects like 5G monetisation, 6G, AI, innovation, and inorganic growth opportunities
- GSMA Intelligence – Providing trusted data and insights (forecasts, real-time analytics, global research)
- Strategy Group – Facilitating alignment among telecom CSOs on industry priorities
As a small team, we work cross-functionally and globally to drive clarity, execution, and impact.
Core Responsibilities
The Strategy Consultant proposes high-quality insights, recommendations, and decision frameworks for both industry and internal priorities.
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Key Tasks
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Strategic Analysis & Insight Development
- Conduct structured analyses on industry trends (AI, 5G monetisation, 6G, ecosystem shifts).
- Develop assessments of markets, competitors, and ecosystems.
- Support sector outlooks and foresight reports.
- Translate complexity into clear strategic implications.
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Corporate Strategy & Planning
- Support the 3-year strategic plan and roadmaps.
- Assist in portfolio analysis and prioritisation.
- Develop business cases and investment assessments.
- Define KPIs and success metrics.
- Prepare briefings for the Executive Committee and Board.
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Problem Structuring & Decision Support
- Break ambiguous challenges into clear workstreams.
- Build analytical models, scenarios, and frameworks.
- Present recommendations with defined trade-offs and risks.
- Ensure decisions are data-driven and evidence-based.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Engage with regional/functional teams to gather insights.
- Facilitate workshops and discussions.
- Bridge gaps between strategy and operations.
Requirements & Skills
Experience & Competencies
- Prior experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or project management.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Comfortable handling quantitative and qualitative data.
- Ability to structure ambiguity into actionable frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Exceptional written/verbal articulation.
- High intellectual curiosity and fast adaptive learning.
Essential Domains
- Background in management consulting, telecom, tech, or digital ecosystems.
- Demonstrated ability to turn analysis into actionable insights.
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Core Skills (Key Traits for Success)
- Delivery: Offer clear, data-driven recommendations with high impact.
- Agility: Navigate ambiguity and adjust strategies effectively.
- Teamwork: Collaborate across functions, build alignment, and drive strategic outcomes.
Benefits of Joining the GSMA
Working at GSMA means:
- Industry leadership: Shape the future of mobile through впервые engaging projects.
- Global reach: Work on solutions that span the telecoms ecosystem across the world.
- Innovative environment: Thriving culture with rapid growth, tech-led opportunities.
- Compensation & workspace: Modern offices + competitive remuneration.
- Development: Generous learning opportunities, 4 development days paid annually.
Note: Accommodations for disabilities, accessibility, or any other needs during recruitment are welcomed—contact talent@gsma.com.
GSMA’s Commitment to Inclusivity
Our values, diversity, equity, and inclusion, are central:
- Flexible working and remote options.
- Encouraging applications from all demographics and backgrounds.
- Unwavering focus on well-being and balance.
Our Foundational Values
- Passionately driven: Approach challenges with tenacity and commitment.
- Insightful leaders: Develop expertise to respond with authority.
- Stronger together: Embrace collective strengths and skills.
- Good human beings: Create a respectful, collaborative environment.
Always demonstrating positive intent, curiosity, and accountability.
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