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QNB3749 - Senior Vice President - Strategy Development

QNB Group
Doha, QAT
Full Time
Executive
Onsite
1 months ago
Strategy developmentFinancial analysisProject managementLeadershipStakeholder managementAnalytical skills
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About QNB

  • Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari owned commercial bank, QNB Group has grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
  • Presence in more than 31 countries across three continents, with over 28,000 employees serving up to 20 million customers.

Job Purpose Summary

  • The incumbent will be part of senior leadership responsible for independently leading and managing the Strategy Development team under Strategy and Business development department.
  • Responsibilities include owning, leading, managing and executing the portfolio of strategy assignments for group wide business/ support divisions or countries across QNB Group’s international network with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing the portfolio of Group wide strategy assignments (domestic & international).
  • Develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for performance measurement and monitoring purposes.
  • Own and lead the development as well as review of the financial plan for strategy assignments.
  • Assist the SEVP and EVP in identifying, analyzing and monitoring issues that impact profitability, growth and productivity.
  • Implements KPI’s and best practices for Senior Vice President, Strategy Development.
  • Act within the limits of the powers delegated and delegate authority to respective staff.
  • Demonstrate clear understanding of important factors behind the bank's financial & non financial performance.
  • Own, lead and manage the portfolio of Group wide strategy assignments such as full scale regional strategies, individual country strategies or business unit strategy development.
  • Ensure integration of internal and external customer needs within strategy assignments.
  • Lead interactions with senior internal customers from business divisions, support divisions or country GMs.
  • Act as a reliable competent contact partner to all business, support divisions as well as country GMs.
  • Manage other Group Strategy related activities and mandates, such as supporting yearly business planning, performance management, GCEO interviews, Board presentations.

Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory)

  • Obtain mandates, input and project brief on dedicated strategy assignment and implementation projects from SEVP and EVP.
  • Align scope, direction and deliverables of strategy assignments and implementation projects with EVP Strategy & Business Development.
  • Lead multiple strategy projects simultaneously and supervise all project phases.
  • Develop and prepare set up of specific strategy assignments or implementation projects in terms of content, scope, structure, deliverables, timing, resources and work plans.
  • Manage project teams on a day to day basis to provide guidance, direction and supervision.
  • Guide the Vice Principal Strategy Development in hypothesis formulation, analyses, market sizing and baselining exercises.
  • Review, discuss and align project deliverables with the project teams.
  • Assist the EVP Strategy & Business Development in reviewing and providing feedback on the performance of the project team.
  • Supervise the Strategy Development team, including participating in management of all HR issues.
  • Constantly endeavor to implement industry best practice standards within strategic recommendations and governance frameworks.
  • Bring in significant leadership to the division/department, ensuring effective controls and resources.
  • Manage recruitment, provide motivation, guidance to employees and reinforce high standards.

Continuous Improvement

  • Set examples by leading improvement initiatives through cross functional teams.
  • Identify and encourage people to adopt practices better than the industry standard.
  • Continuously encourage and recognise the importance of thinking out of the box within the team.
  • Encourage, solicit and reward innovative ideas even in day to day issues.

Learning & Knowledge

  • Identify any areas for professional development of self and all direct reports.
  • Ensure provision of relevant guidance, direction and training to subordinates.
  • Assess performance of direct reports and provide regular feedback.
  • Demonstrate ability to provide the team with support, direction and vision.
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge about banking processes, regulations, and generally accepted operating practices.
  • Possess superior knowledge of strategy and business development techniques/ tools and methodologies.
  • Complete all mandatory training or seminars provided by the Bank.
  • Carry out other similar duties that can be defined within the broad functional job.

Legal, Regulatory, and Risk Framework Responsibilities

  • Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal compliance requirements including AML & CTF, Sanctions Policy, Data Protection Policy, Fraud Control Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy, Conflict of Interest and Insider Dealing Policy.
  • Understand and effectively perform your role under the Three Lines of Defence principle.
  • Ensure systematic good outcomes for clients in accordance with Conduct Risk policy.
  • Support the framework of RCSA, KRI, Incident reporting and remediation.
  • Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure full qualification to undertake the role.
  • Complete all mandatory training provided by the Bank.

Education/Experience Requirements

  • Bachelors / Masters (Masters preferred) and MBA from leading academic institution.
  • Minimum 15 years work experience with a demonstrable track record of at least 7 years in a strategy development role.
  • Most recently as a Senior Manager, either from top tier strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey & Co, BCG, Bain & Co, Booz & Co, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger etc. or from a similar environment of a well renowned international financial services institution.
  • Demonstrated career development and progress, together with excellent team leadership skills and potential.
  • Proven track record and substantial management experience in managing and leading strategy assignments from concept to implementation.
  • High degree of analytical and methodological conceptual skills.

Application Instructions

  • Note: you will be required to attach the following: Resume/CV, Passport, Educational Certificates.

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