Vice President - Group Strategy & Corporate Development

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the development and execution of Rakbank's enterprise strategy and transformation agenda.
• Partner with business and support functions to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Conduct market, competitor, customer, and industry analysis to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, investments, and other corporate development opportunities.
• Build financial models, valuation analyses, business cases, and investment recommendations.
• Coordinate due diligence and cross-functional workstreams across business, finance, risk, legal, compliance, and technology teams.
• Prepare Board, Executive Committee, and senior leadership presentations and strategy papers.
• Monitor strategic initiatives, track progress, identify risks, and provide recommendations for successful execution.

What We're Looking For:

• 7-12 years of experience in Strategy, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or a related field.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to solve complex business challenges.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related discipline.
• MBA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strategic planning and business performance analysis.
• Corporate development, M&A, partnerships, and investment evaluation.
• Financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and business case development.
• Market research, competitor analysis, and industry trend assessment.
• Executive-level presentation development and strategic storytelling.
• Transformation governance, KPI tracking, and benefits realization.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical thinking with a structured, data-driven approach.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead cross-functional initiatives.

What's in It for You:

• Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership on the bank's most critical strategic priorities.
• Exposure to high-impact projects, corporate development transactions, and transformation initiatives.
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, growth, and continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities within one of the UAE's leading banks.
• Access to employee wellbeing programs, recognition initiatives, life insurance, and preferential employee banking benefits.