About the Role
The Group Strategy team acts as the central strategy development and M&A transactions management team for the company. This role provides an opportunity to engage in various strategic areas and encompasses several principal responsibilities:
- Bank Strategy Development: Support strategic business studies that span multiple businesses, functions, and geographies. Derive actionable insights and make recommendations to senior management while supporting the execution, coordination, tracking, and evaluation according to the strategic planning framework of the company.
- M&A Transactions: Lead or assist in the execution of acquisitions and disposals (A&D) projects, support the governance of the company's corporate investments, and exploit synergies in alignment with the company's strategic priorities.
- Corporate Venture Capital (CVC): Oversee the "Innovation Fund," which is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of the organization established to invest in FinTech and technology start-ups with strategic relevance to the group. Collaborate with the Group Digital Office and various business segments to scout, evaluate, and invest in companies.
- Special Projects: Lead various strategic initiatives across all business functions of the company, focusing on business development, partnership development, and establishing new areas of expertise for the group.
- Board and Chief Executive Office Support: Assist with executive office activities, including organizing annual/bi-annual events, preparing presentation materials for meetings, maintaining relationships with external and industry bodies, and monitoring business results.
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Desired Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline; an MBA or Master’s degree is a plus.
- 4-7 years of experience at the level of Associate Director/Director in corporate strategy, strategy consulting, corporate development, and/or venture capital, preferably in the financial services sector or similar industries.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with strong conceptual, structured, and analytical capabilities to manage ambiguities.
- Strong organizational and management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities/projects simultaneously.
- Excellent written communication, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills; capable of articulating conceptual ideas and strategic directives to diverse audiences.
- A committed, self-motivated, action-oriented individual with a strong sense of ownership to drive tasks and initiatives; ability to build relationships with peers and senior executives.
- Proficient in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint; experience in financial modeling is an asset.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.
Benefits
This position offers access to professional development opportunities to accelerate your career with competitive rewards, benefits, and perks. The organization promotes a flexible work policy, allowing you to work from home when it suits you.
