Summary
RAKBANK is seeking a Vice President to support its enterprise strategy and transformation agenda in Dubai. The role partners with business and support functions, evaluates M&A and other corporate development opportunities, and develops financial models, valuations, and investment recommendations. It also coordinates due diligence and cross-functional workstreams, prepares materials for senior leaders and the Board, and monitors strategic initiatives. Applicants should have 7–12 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree; an MBA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
The posting
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Support the development and execution of Rakbank's enterprise strategy and transformation agenda.
- Partner with business and support functions to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
- Conduct market, competitor, customer, and industry analysis to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
- Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, investments, and other corporate development opportunities.
- Build financial models, valuation analyses, business cases, and investment recommendations.
- Coordinate due diligence and cross-functional workstreams across business, finance, risk, legal, compliance, and technology teams.
- Prepare Board, Executive Committee, and senior leadership presentations and strategy papers.
- Monitor strategic initiatives, track progress, identify risks, and provide recommendations for successful execution.
What We're Looking For:
- 7-12 years of experience in Strategy, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or a related field.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to solve complex business challenges.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
- Proven ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related discipline.
- MBA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
Skills:
- Strategic planning and business performance analysis.
- Corporate development, M&A, partnerships, and investment evaluation.
- Financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and business case development.
- Market research, competitor analysis, and industry trend assessment.
- Executive-level presentation development and strategic storytelling.
- Transformation governance, KPI tracking, and benefits realization.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical thinking with a structured, data-driven approach.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and lead cross-functional initiatives.
What's in It for You:
- Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership on the bank's most critical strategic priorities.
- Exposure to high-impact projects, corporate development transactions, and transformation initiatives.
- A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, growth, and continuous learning.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities within one of the UAE's leading banks.
- Access to employee wellbeing programs, recognition initiatives, life insurance, and preferential employee banking benefits.