Director, Strategic Planning & Operations — GCC

Visa; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payments technology company in Dubai is looking for an experienced strategic leader to oversee critical business planning and project execution across the GCC. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in retail banking or management consulting, with strong project management skills. This is a hybrid role requiring coordination with multiple stakeholders to drive business objectives. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and offers full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience required or qualifications based on advanced degrees.
• Minimum of 6 years in relevant fields such as Retail Banking or Consulting.
• Experience coordinating complex processes with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual business planning cycle with Finance team.
• Drive strategic project work streams across GCC for Visa.
• Research and analyze data trends to present insights.

Skills

Retail Banking

Management Consulting

Corporate Strategy

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree (e.g. Master's/MBA/JD/MD)

PhD

Job description

A global payments technology company in Dubai is looking for an experienced strategic leader to oversee critical business planning and project execution across the GCC. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in retail banking or management consulting, with strong project management skills. This is a hybrid role requiring coordination with multiple stakeholders to drive business objectives. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and offers full-time employment.