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