Leading MNC Banking client is currently seeking a high calibre professional to join their team as an Engagement Manager in Group Strategy.

Principal Responsibilities

• Shape the long-range strategic agenda for the Group through identification of key industry trends, material organic and inorganic initiatives, and timely resource allocation moves into different parts of the Group
• Drive cross-functional projects that address our most important strategic priorities
• Ensure execution of the Group's strategy through monitoring and tracking of KPIs
• Communicate the Group's strategy to stakeholders within the Group and externally

Requirements

• Understanding of the financial services sector and banking products from a client segment, P&L and balance sheet perspective
• Perspective on trends in the banking sector including digitization, data analytics and innovation
• Understanding of the banks footprint along with the competitive, regulatory and macroeconomic environment
• Knowledge of key markets in Asia (e.g. Hong Kong, China, India, Singapore) given our's strategic focus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to draw insights from a complex set of data sources
• Ability to work independently ('stand-alone') and collaboratively within a small team with a flat structure
• Partnership attitude to build mutually respectful, trust-based relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders across businesses, functions and regions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to influence senior stakeholders
• Professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is preferred
• Previous consulting and/or in-house strategy experience is preferred
• Unquestioned integrity and the highest standards of ethics and probity