Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).

Nuverna (Cayman) Ltd. is seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to lead its global business development, sales, marketing and strategic expansion initiatives. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of driving revenue growth, developing strategic partnerships and executing mergers and acquisitions within a regulated financial services environment, with a strong understanding of the US and European markets.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and execute the Group’s go-to-market and commercial growth strategy in alignment with the CEO and Board’s strategic objectives.
• Lead business development, sales and marketing functions across multiple business lines and international markets, driving new client acquisition, revenue growth and cross-selling opportunities.
• Identify target markets, client segments, commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships to expand the Group’s market presence and service offering.
• Oversee sales pipelines, revenue forecasting, commercial performance metrics and reporting against agreed growth targets.
• Lead strategic expansion through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including identifying acquisition targets, managing transactions and coordinating regulatory change-of-control approvals.
• Collaborate with the Chief Product Officer on strategic build-or-buy decisions to support the Group’s product and service expansion.
• Oversee Group branding, marketing, communications and market positioning, ensuring consistency across business lines and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build and lead high-performing commercial, business development and marketing teams across international jurisdictions.
• Report commercial performance, strategic partnerships and M&A activities to the CEO, Board and shareholders, and contribute to the Group Executive Committee.
Requirements and Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years’ senior-level commercial, sales or growth leadership experience within a global, regulated financial services business.
• Proven track record of developing and executing go-to-market strategies and delivering measurable sales and revenue growth.
• Demonstrated experience leading business development, sales and marketing teams across multiple regions.
• Extensive experience developing strategic partnerships, intermediary networks and referral channels.
• Proven experience managing M&A transactions from origination to completion, including regulatory change-of-control approvals for regulated entities.
• Experience operating within a private equity-backed business and delivering against ambitious growth objectives.
• Strong knowledge of the US and European financial services markets, including client acquisition, competitive positioning and market trends.
• Strong commercial, analytical and leadership skills, with experience using KPIs, forecasting and pipeline management to drive performance.
• Qualified solicitor, barrister or US licensed-attorney with technical expertise in EU regulated fund structures.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Willingness to be based in the Cayman Islands and undertake frequent international travel.