AVP, Business Strategy - PCG

First Abu Dhabi Bank is an inclusive environment where each person values the experiences, perspectives, ideas and beliefs of others. We’re in a unique position to learn from all our colleagues, combining international experience with deep cultural knowledge and local expertise. At FAB, you’ll have the support of your team and a strong relationship with your line manager, who will trust you with responsibility and recognize your good performance. As we embrace different ways of seeing the world, listening to each other and respecting different viewpoints, we grow stronger – together

• Support setup and facilitation of PCG Governance forums
• Drive Strategy development and execution roadmap
• Design and execute Operating model
• Lead ad-hoc Business development initiatives to drive topline growth
• Drive Strategic Partnerships Management (data providers, consultants etc.)
• Design Performance scorecards, and track/ report on periodic basis
• Support development of Business Review document
• Drive key and track strategic business activities such as Key Account Planning, Customer Engagement, Pipeline Management, Cross-sell monitoring etc.
• Develop and maintain Business Dashboard
• Perform Financial analysis (with support from Business Finance)
• Drive communication for relevant initiatives (as required)
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with cross-functional colleagues to positively influence the strategic direction of the business

Behavioural Skills

• Self-starter – the incumbent must be able to lead workshops and help formulate requirements, options and solutions with an ability to get things done through others; able to identify proactive, innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of the business;
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, and problem solving mindset
• Customer Focus – understand customer perspective when developing requirements and ensuring fit for purpose customer friendly solution are designed
• Strong communication skills are required to draw out requirements and to challenge where appropriate and to establish bond with key stakeholders
• A high degree of self-assurance/initiative and business sense is required to perform responsibilities independently or collaboratively in a team environment as required
  
  

• Must have Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in business related fields
• 8+ years experience in Banking Industry, preferably corporate and investment banking
• Must have experience in Strategy and Business management function with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hands on experience in structuring and manage ambiguous/ complex business challenges
• Ability to work with people at all levels in an organisation and with people from many cultural backgrounds.
• Effective at managing a number of competing priorities
• A Strategic thinker with the ability to lead by example demonstrating an ability to deliver set tasks, objectives and strategic priorities
• Project Management Professional
• Proficient in MS Office with Advanced Powerpoint and Excel skills
• Business Analytics, Data Analytics and Reports