Head of Strategic Enablement and Execution

Role Overview

Head of Strategic Enablement and Execution at ADIB, Abu Dhabi.

Role Purpose

Support the Head of Strategy with end-to-end strategic planning for the Bank. Work across cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate and analyze evolving strategic priorities, set strategic objectives, and monitor delivery of the Bank's strategy. This role requires independent and collaborative work, especially with business, risk management and finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Ownership

• Support the Head of Strategy to own the Bank's Strategic Agenda.
• Develop full understanding of the Bank's Strategy, specific milestones and key performance indicators.
• Track, report and support delivery of the Strategy.
• Monitor and report delivery against objectives.

Strategic Planning and Alignment

• Work in full collaboration with business and functional teams to ensure tactical and strategic decisions align with the overall direction set by the Executive team and the Board under the 5-year Strategy umbrella.
• Support the Head of Strategy to develop and refine the annual 5-year corporate planning process.
• Facilitate strategic planning workshops and meetings.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare presentations and papers for Executive Committee and Board level consumption.
• Support Head of Strategy with updates to Senior management on key market developments through structured market intelligence.

Strategic Execution

• Monitor and report on the progress of strategic projects.
• Identify relevant external market developments and macroeconomic events that create opportunities and risk in relation to the Strategy.
• Ensure active involvement in the Digital and AI Strategy and Transformation to keep it on track.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in strategy development and corporate planning.
• Retail Banking specific background an advantage.
• Experienced in preparing and presenting strategic business plans.

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of financial modelling and statistical analysis.
• Strong understanding of Banking products and services and key financial metrics and KPIs that drive value creation.
• Strong leadership and ability to engage a wide range of stakeholder groups.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to work independently, handle ambiguity and manage multiple priorities.