Director, Strategy and Finance, Group Retail Banking

3 days ago

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Bank Islam Full time

Req ID: 7411
- Job Description:

- **Job Duties & Responsibilities**
- Lead the overall strategic direction for the Strategy & Finance division, aligning with the Group Retail Banking objectives.
- Oversee the development and execution of business strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership for business growth and operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement a strategic business roadmap aligned with the Bank’s objectives, ensuring timely execution and systematic monitoring to drive business growth.
- Identify performance and process gaps; conduct reviews and propose actionable strategies based on analytical findings.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely achievement of project milestones and divisional goals as outlined in the Business Plan, within the approved budget.
- Support the Group Chief Business Officer - Retail in planning and reviewing divisional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while enhancing operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- Lead the Business Analytics function to generate insights that inform customer-centric strategies and holistic business decisions.

**Job Requirements**

Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
- Significant senior-level experience (typically 15+ years) in strategy, finance, or business planning—preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
- Proven track record in leading strategic planning and execution in a large institutions.

Strategic & Analytical Skills
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Ability to develop and implement long-term strategic roadmaps aligned with the Bank's goals.
- Expertise in identifying performance/process gaps and developing actionable strategies based on data and analysis.
- Experience using business analytics to drive customer-centric decisions.

Leadership & Management
- Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams or divisions.
- Experience overseeing the development and execution of business strategies.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills to drive timely execution of strategic initiatives.

Financial & Operational Competence
- Solid understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and performance management.
- Ability to support the planning and review of KPIs to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
- Experience in aligning strategy and finance functions with corporate objectives.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present strategic insights and recommendations clearly to senior leadership.
- Strong stakeholder management skills to ensure alignment and timely achievement of business goals.

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