Strategy and Planning Officer

BDO UNIBANK, INC. (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services industry seeks a Strategy and Business Planning Officer for its Singapore branch. This pivotal role involves developing strategic plans, collaborating with various teams, and supporting the Chief Executive to meet business objectives. Candidates should possess strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, alongside a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in strategy development, business planning, or management consulting.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful strategic initiatives.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for strategic alignment.
• Prepare comprehensive business plans and presentations.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Project management skills

Ability to influence and collaborate

Education

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

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.