Lead, Strategy & Special Projects (Group Strategy & Innovation)

Primary Objective:

The Lead, Strategy & Special Projects is a managerial position within the Group Strategy team. This position reports to the Head of Strategy and Special Projects, and manages a team of project leaders and junior analysts. Key objectives of the role include:

• Support the definition of the long-term strategy and future direction for the Group
• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives across the Group, in collaboration with other departments in the Group
• Collaborate with other departments in the Group and act as internal strategy consultant on ad-hoc key business issues that emerge within the Group

Key Responsibilities:

Define and Execute Group Wide Strategies (including International Business):

• Assist the head to perform strategic analysis and provide recommendations to drive the Group’s long-term strategy.
• Analysis includes (but is not limited to) solving key questions related to group portfolio focus, growth strategy, customer strategy, pricing strategy, competitive strategy, distribution strategy, global footprint, market entry, M&A, technology investments, operating model, and workforce strategies
• The Lead is expected to work with stakeholders across the Group

Define and Execute Value Creation Initiatives and Special Projects (within or across business units / functions):

• Identify and define improvement initiatives to create value within, or across business units and functions. Value created should be categorised as revenue uplift, cost reduction, process / speed improvement, or capability development

Board and Group Management Committee Engagement:

• As needed, assist the head with the development of GMC papers and Board papers on topics deemed relevant by the GCSIO, GMC, or Board members.

Competitor Benchmarking & Market Awareness:

• Expected to maintain an updated view on competitor strategies and RHB’s performance within the industry

Investor Relations and Shareholder Value Reporting:

• Expected to maintain a clear view of the Group’s Strategic imperatives and how they translate to value for our shareholders
• Expected to provide assistance in communicating RHB’s group strategy and performance to rating agencies, regulatory, and other external parties (as requested / guided by Group Investor Relations)

Drive first principles problem solving, business case modelling, and oral/written communication capability development within Group Strategy

Serve as a mentor to associates within Group Strategy, providing on-the-job training with regards to:

• First Principles Problem Solving (Hypothesis Driven Analysis)
• Business Case Modelling using MS-Excel and other tools
• Financial Modelling and Valuation techniques
• Effective written communication (PowerPoint, MS-Word, Outlook)
• Effective verbal communication

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree from a top global university (At least 2.1 degree or equivalent) or Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from a top global university / business school will be a notable advantage
• Professional Accreditation - CFA / ACCA would be an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years working experience
• Experience in reputed Strategy Consulting firms would be highly preferred
• Good understanding of the financial services industry preferred, demonstrated through past experience running impactful projects in the Financial Services sector and/or previous roles in the Financial Services sector
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Comfort with numbers and numerical analysis, demonstrated through past experience with business case modelling, financial modelling, or operational analysis
• Exceptional project management skills (i.e. ability to organise, direct and lead multiple special projects)
• Strong self-leadership and proven execution ability (“getting things done”)
• Experience managing and coaching teams
• Advanced proficiency in MS Powerpoint and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively, both orally and in writing, especially with top-level senior executives
• Growth mindset with strong desire to learn and make an impact
• Ability to operate data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Tableau and PowerBI are added advantages