Job Overview:
Drive the development and execution of enterprise-wide strategy, translating market and financial insights into actionable plans that deliver growth, profitability, and competitive advantage. Provide strategic and analytical support to Executive Management while ensuring alignment with risk, regulatory, and performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Drive development and execution of enterprise and SBU strategies aligned to growth and market positioning
Lead long-term planning cycles, including 3 - 5 year strategic forecasts
Translate macroeconomic and industry trends into actionable strategies
Build financial models to support strategic decision-making
Evaluate capital allocation across business units and subsidiaries
Integrate risk, return, and macroeconomic scenarios into investment decisions
Conduct market, industry, and competitor analysis across geographies
Provide insights to guide competitive positioning and strategic response
Identify and assess new market entry and expansion opportunities
Support development of scalable growth and diversification strategies
Evaluate M&A opportunities, partnerships, and inorganic growth options
Support deal structuring, valuation, and integration planning
Provide data-driven insights and executive-level reports to support decision-making
Track execution of strategic initiatives and measure performance impact (ROI, profitability, cost optimization)
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, and rating agency expectations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external advisors to drive strategy execution and transformation initiatives
Perform other functions as assigned by Head, Performance Management and Strategy
Requirements
Skills/Competencies
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong understanding of banking operations (local and international)
Strategic planning, financial analysis, and performance management
Strong industry and competitive analysis capability
Business process improvement and technology awareness
Strong reporting and communication skills
Generic Skills
Analytical and problem-solving capability
Strong stakeholder management skills
Initiative and ownership
Organization and coordination skills
Leadership and team management
Self-management and delivery focus
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory
First degree in Accounting or a related discipline
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA)
Minimum of 6 years' experience in banking, strategy or finance roles
Desirable
First degree in Accounting or a related discipline
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA)
Minimum of 6 years' experience in banking, strategy or finance roles