Executive Vice President - Head of Segmentation, Partnerships & Planning, Business Banking

RAKBANK is hiring an Executive Vice President - Head of Segmentation, Partnerships & Planning, Business Banking. Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Executive leader driving business banking strategy, digital partnerships, and deployment of applied AI and analytics use cases.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Planning

Define and drive medium- to long-term Business Banking strategy across all segments and portfolios.
Translate group ambitions into actionable execution strategies at portfolio and segment level.
Lead scenario planning across macroeconomic, regulatory, and competitive environments.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on growth, productivity, and transformation priorities.

Business Planning, Performance & Cost Management

Own the annual and multi-year business planning cycle.
Drive performance monitoring across revenue, margins, balance sheet, and ROE.
Lead cost management and productivity initiatives to improve cost-to-income ratios.
Deliver executive dashboards and insights to support data-driven decision-making.

Segment & Portfolio Optimisation

Shape and refine strategies across Micro-SME, SME, Commercial Banking, and specialised segments.
Partner with Product, Distribution, and Coverage teams to align propositions and go-to-market strategies.
Identify growth opportunities and white-space using advanced analytics.

Digital Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

Define and execute digital partnership strategies across FinTechs, ERP platforms, and ecosystem partners.
Drive embedded finance and platform-based propositions for SME clients.
Ensure partnerships deliver scalable commercial value and differentiated customer outcomes.

Applied AI & Advanced Analytics

Lead deployment of AI use cases including predictive analytics, SME advisory, and RM enablement tools.
Drive innovation in analytics-led decisioning and customer engagement.
Ensure AI and analytics are embedded into core business platforms and processes.

Cyber Security & Fraud Analytics

Partner with Technology, Risk, and Security teams to leverage AI for fraud prevention and cyber resilience.
Strengthen protection across SME platforms and digital ecosystems.

Transformation & Execution Governance

Own and drive major cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Ensure disciplined execution, governance, and measurable business outcomes.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead and develop a high-performing Segmentation, Partnerships & AI team.
Represent Business Banking in executive forums, committees, and strategic discussions.

What We’re Looking For:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA preferred).

Experience:

20+ years of experience across banking, financial services, consulting, or FinTech.
Strong leadership experience in strategy, planning, or transformation roles.
Proven track record in developing and executing enterprise-level strategies.

Industry Exposure:

Deep understanding of Business Banking products, customer segments, and UAE/GCC market dynamics.
Strong exposure to digital banking, analytics, AI, and ecosystem-based business models.

What’s In It For You:

Competitive, performance-linked compensation.
Medical coverage for you and your family.
Comprehensive life insurance.
Opportunity to shape enterprise-level Business Banking strategy.
Exposure to cutting-edge digital, analytics, and AI transformation initiatives.
A collaborative, innovation-driven culture with strong leadership visibility.

Skills:

Strategic Thinking: Enterprise-level strategy and commercial acumen.
Leadership & Influence: Strong executive presence and stakeholder management capability.
Analytical Capability: Expertise in data-driven decision-making, analytics, and AI.
Transformation Mindset: Proven ability to drive change and execute large-scale initiatives.
Digital & Ecosystem Expertise: Strong understanding of FinTech, partnerships, and platform models.

How we rate this

Executive Vice President - Head of Segmentation, Partnerships & Planning, Business Banking at RAKBANK rates 60 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Executive Vice President - Head of Segmentation, Partnerships & Planning, Business Banking is an open job at RAKBANK.
Level rates this role AI Level 3 of 4: Works on AI.
The role is based in United Arab Emirates.
The job was posted on October 13, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by RAKBANK. Apply on RAKBANK

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Strategic LeadershipBusiness PlanningPortfolio ManagementDigital PartnershipsAdvanced Analytics

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