Head of Digital Partnerships And Analytics

Job description / Role

About CBD

Operating in the UAE for over 50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features, and services.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World's Best Banks 2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

Principal Accountabilities

• Be exposed to the market of fintech and tech solutions providers to identify strategic partnerships that will strengthen the digital proposition of the bank.
• Develop and implement strategic partnership frameworks to foster collaboration with key stakeholders, including fintech companies, technology providers, and other financial institutions.
• Lead digital proposition analytics to drive data-driven decision-making, ensuring the effective use of data to enhance customer experience, optimize operations, and identify new business opportunities.
• Oversee the design and execution of advanced analytics initiatives, leveraging big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to generate actionable insights and support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify and evaluate new technologies and innovations that can enhance the bank's digital capabilities and competitive edge.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer behaviors to inform the digital team on emerging trends and opportunities.
• Support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the digital team.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key partners, fostering mutual trust and collaboration to achieve shared goals.
• Deliver regular reports and presentations to senior management, highlighting key digital insights, progress, and recommendations related to the digital proposition of the bank.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in a leadership role within the banking or financial services industry, with a strong focus on partnerships.
• Experience scoping and implementing digital propositions to enhance digital product offerings in collaboration with tech solution providers and/or fintech.
• Deep understanding of data analytics and digital transformation in the banking or financial sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving innovation and delivering impactful results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability

About the Company

In 1969, when we at Commercial Bank of Dubai started out little did we know that sheer grit and determination would get us where we are today. An Emiri Decree issued by His Highness the Late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the founder of modern Dubai, laid the cornerstone of Commercial Bank of Dubai. We started out as a joint venture of Commerzbank, Chase Manhattan Bank and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. A minority stake was held by a few UAE businessmen.

By 1982, little more than a decade later, we evolved into a National Public Shareholding company. A feat complimented by an exponential increase in the capital base and mammoth restructuring of our operations. The feather in the cap came when the Government of Dubai became a key shareholder.

Over the decades, we have transformed ourselves into a progressive and modern banking institution. We are supported by a sturdy financial base and reigned by a strong and stable management. The proof of which lies with our customers who have stood by us over the years.