About the role:
The Strategy Manager will support the development of the strategic intent and vision of the organization for Enterprise business. This role will assist Acquiring business leads in developing and executing a strategic plan aimed at achieving revenue goals for 2026-2027 and creating steady revenue streams for the forthcoming years. The Strategy Manager will provide effective management information and competitive/market insights to help drive the Enterprise Acquiring business line and support Board reporting requirements. This is a key position within the Acquiring business, playing a significant role in shaping its future direction by assisting Senior Management and Stakeholders in making critical strategic decisions.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of the Acquiring Strategy by continuously assessing market and client (Merchant Community) needs.
- Foster creativity, change, and stability in the Enterprise & Government Business.
- Stay informed on the latest competitor offerings and emerging market trends within the Payments Industry & Merchant Services to identify focus markets/segments.
- Envision new income streams by leveraging the existing strengths of the organization and plan execution through relevant stakeholder engagement and buy-in from the Finance Business Partner.
- Prepare appropriate business responses to regulators and schemes, focusing on long-term strategic benefits for the Enterprise business and the UAE Payment industry.
- Generate strategy papers for alignment with Schemes and the UAE Banking Federation.
- Track New Value-Added Services and Products against launch business plan and objectives.
- Collaborate with Product teams to develop a roadmap and deliver a compelling client proposition.
- Serve as the primary planner, analyzer, and risk leader in developing functional strategies aligned with the overall business strategy.
- Periodically review current strategies and goals to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
- Initiate unique solutions to existing problems and identify business gaps while advising on necessary corrective actions.
- Communicate and implement strategies and business plans across the organization.
- Support the development of high-quality business plans and business cases.
- Identify and execute on acquisitions, joint ventures, and alliances.
- Monitor and deliver agreed ROI and benefits.
- Create and deliver strategic planning materials and analytical outputs.
- Develop approaches and documentation for strategic clients/propositions or opportunities.
- Analyze threats and opportunities that may affect the strategic plan positively or negatively.
- Capture feedback from EXCO and Board meetings to inform the Enterprise strategy plan.
- Review, track, and report progress against the strategic plan at least quarterly.
- Own and manage the delivery of a quarterly performance and market intelligence report.
- Coordinate and deliver a monthly operational review report aligned with the business plan and strategy.
- Obtain and validate necessary performance data to ensure accurate reporting, aiding the Enterprise leadership team in decision-making.
- Manage the process of developing strategic documents that support the organization's needs.
- Provide necessary Enterprise inputs to support periodic stock market requirements, including quarterly guidance and annual reports.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software and technology platforms.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement.
- Analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily office-based with occasional travel required for meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
- Fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Qualifications:
- Education: [Degree or relevant education field].
- Experience: Minimum of [X years] of experience in [specific field], with at least [Y years] in a [specific role] focused on [specific area].
- Proven track record of [specific achievements or competencies].
- Strong understanding of [specific industry or market knowledge].
- Experience with [specific technologies or methodologies].
