Strategy and Planning Officer

BDO UNIBANK, INC. (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking a Strategy and Business Planning Officer to drive growth and development initiatives. Collaborating with various cross-functional teams, you will support strategic planning and ensure alignment with business objectives. The role requires strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, along with experience in the banking or financial services industry.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in strategy development or business planning.
• Proven track record of successful strategic initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth.
• Conduct analyses to support decision-making and resource allocation.
• Prepare comprehensive business plans and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field

Tools

Powerpoint

Job description

As a Strategy and Business Planning Officer at BDO Singapore, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth and development of the Singapore Branch. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Wealth, Institutional Banking Group (IBG), Retail Branch, Treasury, Operations, Compliance and Risk. Your main responsibility will be to support the BDO Singapore Chief Executive in defining and implementing business initiatives to ensure the achievement of our company's objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to drive business growth and increase market penetration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategic objectives.
• Conduct analyses to support business decision-making and resource allocation.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing business strategies and recommend improvements or adjustments as needed.
• Prepare comprehensive business plans and presentations to communicate strategies and initiatives to senior management and stakeholders.
• Assist the Chief Executive with producing and disseminating internal and external communications of any form, including in writing (i.e. memos, emails, powerpoint presentations), in person (i.e. talking points), and on-camera (i.e. scripts).
• Plan and coordinate BDO Singapore events aimed at Private Banking and Institutional/Corporate Banking clients.

Requirements:

• 6 years of experience in strategy development, business planning, or a similar role in the banking or financial services industry, or management consulting.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective Powerpoint presentations for a senior management audience.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.