Head of Strategy Execution - Banking

McGregor Boyall

UAE

Ref: NP388-520

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client, a leading Bank here in the region are looking for a dynamic and driven Head of Strategy Execution to join their team. As a key member of the Group Strategy department this individual will manage strategy execution across all subsidiaries. Job roles and responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

* Responsible for managing strategy execution across the group.
* Management of CapEX plan, business plan and performance management.
* Management of strategy teams across the group.
* Ensure that quarterly performance management reports are delivered.
* Continuous performance management approach and process.
* Provide the business with guidance on the planning, prioritization and definition of business plans.
* Coordinate with group Corporate Planning and PMO teams to ensure best practices and implementation.
* Provide regular updates of project information through management reports and KPIs.
* The Head of Strategy must possess an in-depth understanding of project management and corporate planning theory and practice.
* Ensure that strategy teams across the business have continuous access to development and training.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Requirements

Candidates should match the below key requirements for the role:

* Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
* Financial services experience is essential for this role.
* Previous role within a management consulting sphere.
* Top tier strategy firm experience is highly desirable.
* The ideal candidate will have spent their early career within a top tier consulting firm before moving in house within a financial services firm or bank.
* Masters' degree or MBA.
* Strong analytical, numerical and planning skills.
* Candidates must have excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to appropriately communicate with senior stakeholders and management.
* Arabic speaking candidates are preferred.

About the Company

Established in 1987, McGregor Boyall is a global recruitment consultancy providing permanent and contract / interim professionals across a wide variety of disciplines including Technology, Risk, Finance, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and HR & Talent Management. Since our inception, we have built an unrivalled reputation for helping organisations recruit the very best talent to ensure that they realise their business and operational objectives.

Headquartered in the city of London, and with further offices throughout the UK (Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow) as well as globally in Dubai and Singapore, we are able to offer recruitment solutions throughout the UK & Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.

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