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Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies with a vision to power every human decision in the enterprise. Fractal is building a world where individual choices, freedom, and diversity are the greatest assets. An ecosystem where human imagination is at the heart of every decision. Where no possibility is written off, only challenged to get better. We believe that a true Fractalite is the one who empowers imagination with intelligence. Fractal has been featured as a Great Place to Work by The Economic Times in partnership with the Great Place to Work® Institute and recognized as a ‘Cool Vendor’ and a ‘Vendor to Watch’ by Gartner.

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Location: London, UK

Notice Period: 60days

Role Summary

• Lead the development of a manifesto and project plan for the "Towns Fund," a collaboration between issuer and leading payment processer to uplift local communities through banking and payment solutions.

• This role combines strategic planning, market research, and stakeholder engagement to design initiatives that align with the shared vision and values of issuer and payment processor, delivering long-term value to communities and small businesses.

• Bring creativity, community focus, and a deep understanding of financial services, along with experience in charitable initiatives, financial literacy programs, or similar community-oriented projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Manifesto and Project Plan:

• Create a manifesto that reflects the mission and vision of the "Towns Fund" initiative.

• Draft a comprehensive 12-month plan of activities to enhance the standing of issuer and payment processor among local communities, government, and small businesses.

• Envision a scalable 5-year strategy to ensure the long-term impact and success of the initiative.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Conduct interviews and workshops with stakeholders from payment processor, issuer/bank, local councils, and community organizations.

• Collaborate with charitable organizations, SMEs, and entrepreneurs to identify key opportunities for community impact.

Market Research:

• Analyze past initiatives by payment processor and bank/issuer to identify best practices and lessons learned.

• Conduct research on community needs in areas where issuer branches operate.

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Identify and propose charitable engagements, financial literacy programs, and SME-focused propositions.

• Suggest potential partnerships and sponsorships with local and regional brands aligned with Nationwide’s values.

• Develop actionable initiatives under themes like "Talk of the Town," "She’s Next," and other payment processor-led programs.

Budget Management:

• Work within a £5 million budget to design impactful initiatives.

• Prioritize activities that deliver measurable benefits to communities and align with strategic goals.

Impact Measurement and Reporting:

• Define metrics to evaluate the success of the initiative.

• Develop regular reports to share progress with stakeholders.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Experience:

  • Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to derive insights from complex data sets.

  • Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including corporate clients, government entities, and SMEs.

  • Strategic thinking and creativity to design impactful initiatives that align with corporate values.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to draft compelling manifestos and reports.

  • Proven experience in project management, especially in community upliftment, charitable work, or financial literacy programs.

• Skills:

  • Exceptional research and analytical skills.

  • Strong project planning and execution capabilities.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Budget management experience.

  • Creative problem-solving and a proactive approach to challenges.

Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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