R0383347 - Private Bank Emerging Markets - Strategy - AVP

Details of the Division and Team:

The Strategy team supports the formulation, execution and communication of the strategic direction of PB Emerging Markets. The Emerging Markets region includes Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. The team plays a crucial role in business development activities, partners with other areas of PB to ensure effective strategy execution and provides ongoing commercial advice.

• Developing regional PB strategy (in close collaboration with regional management, global stakeholders, product and control function teams) and ongoing re-alignment to changing environmental factors and/or internal changes
• Developing strategic initiatives, working with the wider PB organisation on implementation
• Identifying investment / divestment opportunities including M&A, due diligence and managing (di)/investment processes
• Definition of insights on key PB market themes and how these could be relevant for our clients, products and operations
• Benchmarking of performance and strategy against peers and annual benchmarking with leading consultancies
• Strategic planning and definition of targets in collaboration with Performance Management teams
• Preparation of senior management meetings and ownership of regional governance
• Coordinate and support Coverage with Key Client Management, Events and Initiatives

Your key responsibilities:

The role reports to the regional Head of Strategy, and works in a team supporting day to day activities including: Qualitative and quantitative analysis, Strategy definition, Governance execution, financial modelling as well as process and project management. The role includes ownership of regional business development projects. These services are provided to assist the organisation in achieving the intended outcomes of relevant strategic initiatives and programmes.

More specifically, selected responsibilities include:

• Management of regional strategic projects and initiatives in collaboration with coverage and product teams, as well as infrastructure functions
• Support the coordination of stakeholders and project activities and be the local point person for the regional leadership team
• Development of new content and commercial insights
• Preparation of presentations and other material for senior management communication
• Together with the team conduct research and elaboration of relevant information, analysis, data management and modelling to support decision making and execution of key strategic initiatives

Your skills and experience:

• At least 5-8 years of previous experience in private banking, investment banking, management consulting, strategy, change management and/or business development in the financial services industry
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, valuations and managing sale or acquisition processes
• Bachelor’s degree or above from top-tier university with excellent academic track record.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to independently develop and manage complex models. Strong knowledge of Excel required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to support preparation of presentations for a senior audience. Strong knowledge of Power Point required
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of seniority and effectively engage in discussions with senior management
• Capacity to collaborate with and coordinate teams across functions and countries
• Highly flexible and adaptable to manage a multi-faceted role with changing priorities and tasks that are complex, unpredictable and time-sensitive
• Passion for quality and efficiency, “can-do” attitude and ability to work independently
• Intellectually curious and able to learn fast
• High level of personal initiative and commitment

Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirements may apply.