Strategic Initiatives Lead — Bank Strategy

Trust Bank Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Bank Singapore is seeking a Strategy Specialist to shape the strategic agenda and communicate effectively with stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with the CEO and other leadership, working in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience in banking or management consulting, with strong analytical and communication skills essential for this role. A commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in digital or retail banks or management consulting.
• Experience in strategy development and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to work with numbers/data.

Responsibilities

• Help shape the bank-wide strategy and communicate agenda clearly.
• Support key initiatives as directed by the CEO.
• Prepare high-quality materials for Board and key meetings.

Skills

Conceptual problem solving

Analytical problem-solving

Written communication and presentation

Verbal communication and presentation

Job description

Trust is the first of a new breed of banks in Singapore – digitally native and focused on delivering a delightful customer experience. You will work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment to solve new and interesting challenges each day. Together with our Trust team, you will help shape the future of our bank.

Job Description

As Strategy Specialist, you will have the opportunity to shape the strategic agenda of Trust Bank and help to communicate it to key stakeholders. The role is within the CEO office, reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff. You will work closely with stakeholders from all across the bank.

The Role Responsibility:

• Help to shape our bank-wide strategy, crafting and communicating our strategic agenda clearly to stakeholders. You’ll also be the bridge between long term strategy and our OKRs, helping to drive alignment across the organisation;
• Support key initiatives and projects as directed by CEO / Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff. Some of these may be strategic in nature whilst others may drive shorter term tactical outcomes;
• Support preparation of high-quality material for Board and other key meetings;
• Support investor related activities and work closely with our communications team for any major media events;
• Be a prominent advocate for the Bank’s culture, identifying opportunities and leading initiatives to create a positive impact.

Role Specific Technical Competencies:

Conceptual problem solving, structuring

Core

Analytical problem-solving

Core

Written communication and presentation

Core

Expert

Verbal communication and presentation

Expert

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience with digital or retail banks (strategy, or planning/ business analysis teams), or in management consulting with respective industry focus;
• Experience in strategy development, strategic planning;
• Prior experience working in one of the top-tier management consulting companies is highly preferred
• Strong analytical skills, ability to work with numbers/data;
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written (e.g., presentations, memorandums);
• High degree of self-organisation and planning but ability to adapt well to changing priorities, thrive in fast-paced environment;

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Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Trust are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, gender, physical ability, race, religion or belief, family or parental status, sexuality, or any other status protected by laws or regulations. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.