Lead, Strategy & Special Projects

RHB Bank Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a 'Lead, Strategy & Special Projects' to manage strategy initiatives across the Group. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a background in strategy consulting, and excellent leadership capabilities. Join a dynamic and progressive team that values trust and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience required.
• Experience in strategy consulting preferred.
• Familiarity with financial services sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of project leaders and junior analysts.
• Define the Group's long-term strategy.
• Implement strategic initiatives in collaboration with other departments.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Project management

Leadership

Persuasive communication

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a top global university

MBA from a top-tier business school

CFA / ACCA qualification

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Power BI

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Lead, Strategy & Special Projects

Apply locations RHB Centre - Tower 1 Level 8 time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 4, 2025 (25 days left to apply) job requisition id JR000617

The Lead, Strategy & Special Projects is a managerial position within the Group Strategy team, reporting to the Head of Strategy & Special Projects. The role manages a team of project leaders and junior analysts with key objectives including:

• Supporting the definition of the Group’s long-term strategy and future direction

• Developing and implementing strategic initiatives across the Group in collaboration with other departments

• Acting as an internal strategy consultant on ad-hoc key business issues within the Group

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a top global university (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)

• MBA from a top-tier business school is a notable advantage

• CFA / ACCA qualification is an added advantage

• Minimum 5 years of work experience

• Background in reputed strategy consulting firms is highly preferred

• Familiarity with the financial services industry demonstrated through past project work or roles in the sector

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Familiar with numerical and financial analysis (business case modelling, financial modelling, operational analysis)

• Excellent project management and execution skills

• Strong leadership with team management and coaching experience

• Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel

• Persuasive communication skills, especially with senior stakeholders

• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn

• Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI is a plus

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