Vice President - Group Strategy & Corporate Development

Rakbank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

preferential employee banking benefi

Employee wellbeing programs

Recognition initiatives

Job summary

Rakbank is seeking a senior strategy professional to help shape and execute the bank's enterprise strategy and transformation initiatives in the UAE. You will partner with senior stakeholders to translate priorities into concrete plans and measurable outcomes, conduct market and industry analyses, and evaluate corporate development opportunities.

You will build robust financial models, lead due diligence, and coordinate multi-functional workstreams across diverse teams, presenting to the Board

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in Strategy, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic planning

Business performance analysis

Market research

Executive-level presentation

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Ambiguity navigation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Analytics

MBA or CFA or similar postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Description

• 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 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.