Summary
TAWANTECH is hiring a Corporate and SME Business Relationship Manager in Riyadh to support corporate and SME banking initiatives, including an SME transformation program. The role bridges business teams and IT Delivery, develops business cases, translates requirements into delivery scope, and tracks initiatives through approval and delivery. It also coordinates vendor proposals and governance, prepares management updates, and escalates risks and dependencies. Applicants should have 5–8 years of relevant experience, knowledge of corporate and SME banking products and processes, and strong Arabic and English communication skills; PMP certification is preferred.
The posting
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Owns business-IT alignment for Corporate and SME banking initiatives, including the SME transformation program. Builds business cases balancing business value and delivery feasibility, working with Corporate/SME business owners and IT Delivery, and tracks initiatives through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Corporate and SME business unit heads to identify, shape, and prioritize initiatives
- Build end-to-end business cases: rationale, expected benefits, cost estimates, delivery feasibility
- Translate Corporate/SME business requirements into scope that IT Delivery can plan and estimate, and translate delivery constraints back into business trade-offs
- Own the initiative lifecycle from intake through business case approval, tracking progress against plan
- Coordinate with vendors and consultants on proposals, SOWs, and feasibility assessments. And own vendor governance.
- Prepare initiative documentation and status updates for management
- Identify and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies proactively.
- Keep Corporate and SME initiatives aligned with the bank's strategy program
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; MBA a plus
- Strong understanding of corporate and SME banking products, lending, and onboarding processes
- Proven experience building business cases bridging business value and IT delivery
- PMP or equivalent certification preferred
- Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication in English and Arabic
- Familiarity with SAMA regulatory requirements relevant to corporate/SME segments
Years of Experience: 5-8 years in project management, business analysis, or business relationship management in corporate or SME banking