Executive, Business Strategy & Planning

Affin Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AFFIN BANK BERHAD seeks an Executive to support strategic growth, developing business plans, market analyses and performance monitoring in Kuala Lumpur. The role bridges data-driven decision making with strategic execution and ESG initiatives for customers.

The incumbent collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive value and improve operations. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Banking & Finance or related field, with banking experience preferred, and possess strong critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Banking & Finance or related field.
• Preferably with experience in banking industries.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support division in developing strategic priorities, strategy formulation and execution.
• Communicate the strategic vision and initiatives to stakeholders.
• Manage current transformation and future planning work.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to align initiatives with priorities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Banking & Finance or related field

Job description

Create your future with Affin! You too can make a difference. Join us at AFFIN, where the open minds meet and be inspired by a shared commitment to great work. Here, you don’t just stay at the forefront of the industry – you can make a difference too.

JOB PURPOSE

• The role of Executive will serve as key contributor to the business's strategic growth by supporting the development and execution of business plans, market analyses and performance monitoring.
• This role is to ensure the business stays competitive and achieves its long-term goals by identifying opportunities, addressing challenges and providing actionable insights.
• The role acts as a bridge between data-driven decision making and strategic implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align initiatives with organisational priorities including driving the ESG initiatives in supporting the customers' ESG journey.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the division in developing division-level strategic priorities, strategy formulation and execution.
• Communicate the strategic vision and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders ensuring alignment with the Division’s visions and goals
• Manage the current transformation and future planning work.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the Division
• Contribute towards delivering above the line (ATL) and below the line (BTL) communications in promoting GEB to the market.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cross-functional alignment and execution of strategic initiatives for growth and improvement by exploring new ideas, technologies and processes to improve products, services and operations.
• Provide valuable insights, recommendations, and actionable items with relevant and up-to-date market research to business stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and long‑term business planning.
• Develop, support and promote division’s goals through high‑level communication outreach.
• Identify target audiences and create strategies to effectively engage them.
• Work closely with leaders and executives to develop and strengthen employee engagement activities.
• Manage all communication channels (internal/external) especially through digital means, social media, annual report, printed media and among others.
• Undertake additional responsibilities assigned by immediate superior when required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Banking & Finance or any related field.
• Preferably with experience in banking industries.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

People are the heart of AFFIN BANK. We have a positive and supportive environment where we celebrate people’s personal growth and encourage them to be the best versions of themselves, both in the workplace and in their community.

\"Always About You\" At AFFIN, we strive to always connect and engage with our customers, to understand their changing needs and aspirations better. It represents our passion and commitment to the community we operate in, enabling us to quickly respond to changes and provide a personalised experience. At AFFIN, our people are aligned to our values of customer centricity, creativity and value creation. Our tagline “Always about you”, was crafted to drive loyalty and build our reputation as a creative and innovative financial organisation. Our people are at the heart of what we do and remain the focus of our customer centric culture. It’s about the initiatives we take in understanding and prioritising our stakeholders; our customers, employees and shareholders. As we venture through this metamorphosis journey, we are aware of their ever-changing needs and are embracing the new ways of this digital dimension. We put our hearts and minds into everything we do, to ensure that everyone we touch, receives unrivalled customer service.