Role Overview:
Our client is a leading banking institution with a strong international presence and an established reputation for growth, innovation and excellence in financial services. The Senior Vice President – Strategy Development will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for shaping and delivering the organization’s strategic agenda across businesses, functions and international markets.
The role will lead high-impact, Group-wide strategy engagements and work closely with Executive Management and senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, strengthen competitive positioning and translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives that drive sustainable growth, profitability and long-term value.
Key Responsibilities:
Shape & Lead Strategy: Lead the development of enterprise, regional, country, business and functional strategies, from strategic diagnosis and market assessment through to recommendations, prioritization and implementation. Advise Executive Leadership: Act as a trusted strategic advisor to Executive Management and senior business leaders, providing insights and recommendations on growth opportunities, market dynamics, competitive positioning, performance and strategic priorities. Drive High-Impact Initiatives: Own a portfolio of complex, high-priority strategic assignments, managing multiple engagements simultaneously and ensuring rigorous analysis, clear strategic choices and impactful outcomes. Lead Strategic Performance: Drive strategic planning and performance management, including financial plans, KPIs, market sizing, business cases and performance reviews, with a clear focus on sustainable growth, profitability and productivity. Build & Lead the Strategy Function: Lead, coach and develop a high-performing strategy team, fostering analytical excellence, commercial thinking, innovation and strong execution capabilities. Influence Across the Organization: Establish strong relationships with business and functional leaders across the organization and international markets, ensuring alignment, effective governance and successful execution of strategic priorities. Champion Best Practice & Governance: Continuously enhance strategy methodologies, frameworks and governance standards while ensuring all strategic initiatives operate within the organization’s risk, regulatory, compliance and control environment.
What We’re Looking For:
15+ years of professional experience, including at least 7 years in strategy development, corporate strategy or management consulting, with a demonstrable track record of career progression and leadership. Candidates from top-tier strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, Oliver Wyman and Roland Berger, as well as senior in-house strategy functions within leading international financial services institutions, are strongly preferred. Proven experience leading complex, enterprise-level strategy assignments from strategy formulation through implementation, ideally across multiple markets or business lines. Strong exposure to Executive Management and Board-level stakeholders, with exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder-management capabilities. Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate high-performing strategy teams within complex, multinational organizations. Exceptional strategic, analytical, commercial and problem-solving capabilities, with a strong understanding of financial services and international markets. Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from a leading academic institution; MBA preferred.