Head of Strategy (Retail bank)

Head of Strategy (Retail Bank) for a growing regional bank. Highly confidential mandate to shape and steer all aspects of strategy in the short term and over the next critical 5-year period. Key requirements for Head of Strategy (Retail Bank): • You must be a mid-senior to senior leader with a background in Banking, Financial Services, or advisory (boutique or larger management consultancy). • Display a genuine enthusiasm for this region, although no pre-existing experience in the Middle East is required to apply (in fact, international experience is welcomed). • Able to look analytically at the competitor landscape to position the bank for growth, strength, and market share • Build excellent relationships at all levels of seniority, from the board, to the CEO, to the divisional heads, to the junior delivery teams on the ground • Demonstrate excellent cross-cultural sensitivity and understanding with both local staff (nationals) and expats of different nationalities • Oversee enterprise-wide change and transformation across a range of angles (regulatory, commercial, innovation, people, etc.) • Prioritise projects based on urgency, spend, and ROI - focusing on the biggest impact initiatives, both internally and for the customer You'd be a great fit for Head of Strategy (Retail Bank) if you have: • A business-related degree, Master's degree, and/or MBA (economics, finance, etc.). • 8+ years of experience within relevant industry and organisations • Expertise in leading teams • The skill and charisma to lead in an emerging market where you will have to be hands-on and build from the ground up. This is not a purely "talking" role or a chance to present nice decks 🖼️ Are you ready to help define the future road map for this exciting business? Please get in touch Desired Skills and Experience Leadership & People Management, Stakeholder Influence & Engagement, Communication & Presentation Skills, Analytical & Critical Thinking, Collaboration & Change Leadership, Strategic Planning & Execution, Financial & Commercial Acumen, Market & Competitive Analysis, Credit Ratings & Investor Relations, Digital & Transformation Strategy Show more Show less

8+ years of experience within Banking, Financial Services, or advisory (boutique or larger management consultancy). Business-related degree, Master's, and/or MBA (economics, finance, etc.). Expertise in leading teams. Ability to lead in an emerging market, hands-on and able to build from the ground up. Strong cross-cultural sensitivity and stakeholder relationship skills. Experience overseeing enterprise-wide change and transformation across regulatory, commercial, innovation, and people aspects. Ability to prioritise projects based on urgency, spend, and ROI.

Oversee enterprise-wide change and transformation across regulatory, commercial, innovation, people, etc. Build relationships at all levels from the board to delivery teams. Analyse competitor landscapes to position the bank for growth, strength, and market share. Prioritise initiatives based on impact, urgency, and ROI. Lead and manage a strategy function in a regional bank, influencing senior stakeholders and guiding the bank's strategic roadmap over short term and a 5-year horizon.