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Associate Director - Group Strategy

Emirates Islamic
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Director
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago
Corporate strategyStrategic analysis and problem-solvingM&A transactionsCorporate developmentCorporate venture capitalFinancial services

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Team purpose

The Group Strategy team develops bank strategy and manages M&A transactions, CEO office support, and group-wide special projects.

Principal responsibilities

  • Support cross-business, cross-functional, and cross-geography strategy studies; develop insights and recommendations for senior management.
  • Coordinate, track, and evaluate strategy execution under the Bank’s strategic planning framework.
  • Lead or support acquisitions and disposals, corporate investment governance, and synergy realization.
  • Scout, evaluate, partner with, and invest in strategically relevant FinTech and technology companies through the Group’s Innovation Fund.
  • Lead entity-level strategic initiatives, including new business development, partnerships, and establishing new areas of expertise.
  • Support executive-office activities, prepare meeting presentations, manage external relationships, and monitor business results.

Desired profile

  • Bachelor’s degree and good knowledge of Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an MBA or master’s degree is a plus.
  • 4–7 years of experience at Associate Director or Director level in corporate strategy, strategy consulting, corporate development, and/or venture capital.
  • Relevant experience may be in financial services or another relevant industry.
  • Strong structured and analytical problem-solving skills, including handling ambiguity and multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills; able to communicate with a wide range of audiences.
  • Ownership, initiative, self-motivation, and ability to build relationships with peers and senior executives.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel and PowerPoint; financial modelling is an asset.
  • Written and spoken English proficiency is required.

Employer information

The employer describes itself as a regional banking and innovation group with professional development opportunities and a flexible work policy allowing work from home when suitable.

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