# Associate Vice President - Group Strategy & Corporate Development — RAKBank

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Location: Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 40,000 to 70,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-08-03
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## Description

About the Role: As an AVP – Group Strategy & Corporate Development , you will play a key role in shaping and executing RAKBANK's strategic agenda. Working closely with the EVP & Head of Group Strategy & Corporate Development, you will drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and business planning activities that support the Bank's long-term growth and performance. This is a high-impact opportunity for a commercially minded strategist who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing senior stakeholders, and delivering measurable business outcomes. What You'll Be Doing: Support the development and execution of RAKBANK's strategic roadmap and transformation agenda. Drive strategic planning activities and ensure alignment between corporate strategy, business plans, and execution priorities. Manage and monitor key bank-wide strategic initiatives and transformation programs. Conduct market, industry, competitor, and macroeconomic analysis to identify opportunities and risks. Develop business cases, financial models, and strategic recommendations for senior management. Support the annual strategic planning and budgeting process in partnership with Finance and business leaders. Track strategic performance, monitor KPIs, and recommend corrective actions where required. Prepare executive presentations, management reports, and committee materials. Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and successful execution of strategic priorities. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, Banking, Financial Services, or a related field. Proven experience supporting strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and business planning activities. Strong track record of working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Experience within banking, financial services, consulting, or other highly analytical corporate environments. Solid understanding of business performance management, strategic planning, market analysis, and financial modelling. Skills: Strategic Thinking Financial & Business Analysis Financial Modelling Market & Competitor Analysis Stakeholder Management Executive Communication & Presentation Skills Project & Program Management Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Commercial Acumen Strategic Planning & Performance Management What's In It For You: Competitive, performance-linked compensation. Medical coverage for you and your family. Comprehensive life insurance. Exposure to executive leadership and enterprise-level decision-making. Opportunity to influence the future strategic direction of one of the UAE's leading banks. Involvement in high-profile transformation and growth initiatives. A collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

## Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, Banking, Financial Services, or a related field. Proven experience supporting strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and business planning activities. Strong track record of working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Experience within banking, financial services, consulting, or other highly analytical corporate environments. Solid understanding of business performance management, strategic planning, market analysis, and financial modelling.

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