Senior Officer, Corporate Strategy and Planning -The job holder is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of corporate plans and strategic initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting the coordination of strategic planning processes and the development of objectives, KPIs, and initiatives aligned with the Bank’s mandate.

• Supporting the development and refinement of the organization’s strategic and annual plans, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

• Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data related to market trends, competitive landscape, and internal performance metrics.

• Tracking the progress of strategic initiatives and corporate goals, preparing regular performance reports for management.

• Preparing and presenting comprehensive reports on corporate planning activities, including financial performance and operational efficiency.

• Identifying potential risks to strategic initiatives and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

• Working closely with various departments to implement strategic initiatives effectively and align with the organization’s objectives.

• Contributing to resource allocation and budgeting for strategic initiatives to ensure adequate support and effective utilization.

• Conducting internal and external benchmarking to measure the organization's performance against industry standards.

• Conduct research on economic, regulatory, and market conditions that could impact the organization's strategic direction.

• Perform ad hoc analyses as needed to support corporate planning activities and management requests.

• Identifying and recommending process improvements within the corporate planning function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Supporting training and coaching on strategic management tools and help departments align KPIs with strategic objectives.

• Engaging internal stakeholders to foster strategic ownership and contribute to the preparation of communication materials.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in corporate planning, strategy, financial analysis, or a similar role within a corporate or consulting environment.

• Professional Certification in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.