Video – Welcome to NextWave's Strategy Practice

A brief introduction to NextWave;s Strategy Practice, including our Strategy blueprint, frameworks, LinkedIn posts, case studies, thought articles, and more.

About our Strategy practice

NextWave helps financial services organisations and fintechs to develop, future proof and execute their business strategy.

NextWave Strategy Playbook

A guide to your strategy development.

Strategy development and execution – How can we help?

NextWave can help you target your business' strategic growth, efficiency and Risk & Control.

Perspectives: Strategy acceleration in growth companies

How do you set an effective strategy to drive practical efficiencies quickly against the backdrop of a challenging market?In our new article, we offer vital advice on how growth companies can develop and implement a clear business strategy and operating model to maximise return on investment whilst improving risk & control.

Perspectives: Devising a strategy for operations integration capabilities

How do you devise and implement a full-proof strategy for operations integration capabilities? What exactly do you need to consider during each merger phase?Reflecting on the complex interconnectedness of GSIB's, Andrew Braham and Tauqeer Malik provide a number of considerations for CEOs, CXOs and Change Leaders during the pre-merger, execution, and post-merger phases.With decades of experience in top-tier banks delivering successful post-acquisition transformation, NextWave's experts can help you devise and implement your business strategy.

PDF: Devising a strategy for operations integration capabilities

Download this PDF on the recent GSIB merger and integration approach

Perspectives: Assessing green credentials during the deal process

Our framework can help you assess your potential borrower’s green credentials at origination and thereafter through the lifecycle.

Perspectives: Why are Product Owners critical for successful project delivery?

This article explores the critical role that Product Owners play in a Scrum project, highlighting their key responsibilities and some potential pitfalls.

Case Study: Operating model for a UK listed Commercial Road Transport (CRT) Group

The Group’s transition to a public company required a more formalised governance structure and other improvements to the operating model to enable the organisation to scale effectively. NextWave was engaged by the Group COO to assist him to develop and implement the target operating model for the Group. Engagement was extended from an initial period of a few weeks to 10 months.

Case Study: Data and technology strategy for a UK insurance and technology group

NextWave was engaged by the Group CIO to assist him to develop and document the data and technology strategy to support the delivery of the business strategy.

Case Study: Data strategy for a global reinsurance business​

A global reinsurance business had grown significantly over the past 5 years and it was planning to grow further over the next few years. ​ NextWave was engaged to develop the data strategy – one of the first major pieces of work carried out as part of the transformation programme.

Case Study: Operating model design for an investment manager

Three months to analyse the potential vendor solutions and complete the design of the Target Operating model.