JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following roles:
Provide strategic planning advisory and develop action plans to achieve the business objectives of the Digital Banking Division.
1. Understand and help shape the company's overall strategy and mission.
2. Provide advisory support in developing strategy execution plans and analyzing business proposals through the following activities:
- Conduct competitive analysis to identify potential risks and opportunities; monitor and analyze industry trends and market developments.
- Develop forecasts and analytical models to support strategic decision-making
- Evaluate the effectiveness of strategic and operational initiatives.
- Align processes, resources, and departmental objectives with the overall corporate strategy.
- Participate in and contribute insights to major organizational decisions that drive structural change (e.g. strategic shifts, mergers and acquisitions).
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance & Banking, or a related field.
2. Professional capacity:
- Strong understanding of financial concepts and the ability to apply financial metrics to build an effective performance management system.
- Proficient in market research and data analysis.
- Solid knowledge of Digital Banking Division operations.
3. Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly in order to optimize design solutions based on value delivered to both users and the Bank.
- Presentation and facilitation skills: Demonstrate strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex messages and explain new ideas; possess strong listening and writing skills; effectively connect and collaborate with stakeholders across different business domains.
- People management, coaching, and development skills: Design and implement training programs to meet team members' development needs; allocate and coordinate tasks appropriately to enable individuals to maximize their strengths and performance.
- Negotiation skills: Present issues professionally in accordance with standardized frameworks; leverage solid and objective evidence to address criticism or resolve disagreements; persuade stakeholders by balancing and reconciling differing viewpoints.
4. Language
- Good English communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking (equivalent to TOEIC 550 or above)
5. Tech Skills:
- Document drafting and editing: Microsoft Word.
- Presentation development: Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Spreadsheets: Microsoft Excel (advanced usage preferred).
- Communication tools: Outlook, Gmail, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, Skype, Zoom.
- Collaboration & Knowledge Management tools: SharePoint, OneNote, Visio
6. Qualities & thinking
- Challenge-driven mindset with a passion for exploring innovative solutions and driving new ideas; embraces and thrives in change.
- Strong belief in a collaborative, non-hierarchical culture built on transparency and trust across the team.
- Proactive in designing and delivering outstanding customer and user journeys.
- Willing to roll up sleeves and step outside the comfort zone to learn; encourages and motivates the team to do the same.
7. Responsibilities
- Demonstrates accountability by not attributing outcomes to external factors beyond one's control.
- Strictly adheres to the Bank's policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Exhibits leadership by taking full responsibility for all decisions, including those made within own authority as well as delegated decisions.
8. Additional Sections (Optional)
- Minimum experience: At least 7 years of experience in a Strategic Planning Specialist or Business Consulting role, with preference given to candidates with strategic direction experience in the financial services sector and/or digital banking.
- Management experience: At least 3 years of management experience in a similar or equivalent position.
