The role is pivotal in executing the overall marketing and communications for the Business Banking segment in the UAE, encompassing products such as NEO BIZ, Business Banking, Merchant Lending, FX & Trade, Aani, and Remittances. It focuses on the end-to-end development and execution of impactful marketing campaigns across multiple products and customer segments. The position leverages a comprehensive mix of marketing channels and techniques including Digital, Offline, SEO, competitive benchmarking, research, and events to deliver measurable business outcomes and accelerate growth.
Key Result Areas
Drive Strategic Marketing
- Develop and execute integrated 360° marketing plans
- Own marketing calendar, prioritization, and budget allocation aligned to business goals
- Monitor competitive landscape and define proactive strategic interventions
Deliver Acquisition, Spend & Engagement
- Deliver NTB acquisition, ETB engagement, activation, and spend growth
- Define and execute strategies to drive traffic and conversions across digital, RM, and branch channels
- Optimize channel mix and targeting to maximize ROI
- Own performance metrics and continuous optimization using analytics and insights
Partnership & Ecosystem Development
- Collaborate with partners (freezones, aggregators, platforms, etc.) for marketing strategy and execution
Stakeholder Management
- Drive alignment with Product, Sales, Digital, Technology, Analytics, Compliance, and Leadership teams
- Manage and influence external partners including media and creative agencies
- Ensure seamless execution through strong cross-functional collaboration
Innovative Digital-First Solutions
- Drive digital-first marketing initiatives, including automation, performance marketing, and lifecycle campaigns
- Manage SEO, SEM, and marketing automation strategies
- Implement innovative acquisition and engagement models leveraging new platforms and tools
Customer Experience & Omni-channel Delivery
- Ensure consistent and seamless customer experience across all touchpoints
- Improve conversion funnels, onboarding journeys, and engagement journeys
- Work with business to drive continuous improvements based on customer insights
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge
- Deep understanding of integrated marketing strategy and omni-channel execution
- Familiarity with SME Banking products and services (NEO BIZ, Business Banking, Merchant Lending, FX & Trade, Remittances) is preferred.
- Awareness of regulatory requirements, brand governance, and compliance standards in banking and financial services.
Skills
- Strong strategic thinking and planning capability
- Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills (including senior leadership)
- Proven leadership and team management capability
- Expertise across digital channels, performance marketing, and marketing technology
Experience
- Proven experience in managing large-scale marketing programs and budgets
- Experience in driving portfolio-level growth and business outcomes
- Strong track record of agency and partner management
- Exposure to ecosystem partnerships and integrated campaigns
- 6-7 years of relevant experience in marketing (preferably BFSI)