Business Planning Manager - Commercial Clients at Standard Chartered Bank

Job ID: 454093
Job Function: Commercial Clients
Location: Lagos

Job Description
Role Holder reports directly to the Head of Commercial Clients, Nigeria.

Job Purpose
To support the Head of CC and Segment Heads in all aspects of driving and achieving the business strategy of CC, Nigeria.
Provide relevant MIS to enable the achievement of business aspirations

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy / Planning

•     Development and management of CC Nigeria strategic plans high level business plan including vision, strategic priorities and core/non-core business analysis.
•     Create an impact by managing selected strategic projects and initiatives on the Head of CC’s behalf
•     The articulation and communication of CC strategy across the business to ensure the strategy is well understood
•     Take an active role in identifying issues, structuring work plans, forming hypotheses, designing and conducting research & analyses, synthesising conclusions, making presentations, and helping implement change

2. Business Management

•     Work with Head of CC and Segment Heads to effectively manage CC, Nigeria business performance
•     Keep and maintain adequate records of all business performance management data.
•     Assist with the management of the CC Nigeria RORWA, tail management and other performance management targets including revenue and costs.
•     Prepare performance management reviews/presentations as and when required.
•     Assist with planning and performance of key people management processes
•     Ensuring appropriate tracking / follow up mechanism in place to track progress against strategic priorities

3. Sales Management

•     Serve as the Loan Product Manager
•     Continue to develop CC Nigeria sales pipeline reporting and provide regular analysis of pipeline.
•     Constantly review Key Client List to ensure effective coverage.

Attributes Required

•     Good university degree
•     Broad understanding of CC business, with more detailed understanding of one or more key areas such as sales process, relationship management, risk, product sales etc.
•     Self starter, ambition, dedication and pride in their work.
•     Excellent communication and presentation skills.
•     Willing to challenge the status quo
•     Strong organisational and project management skills with excellent eye for detail.
•     Being abreast with the latest Economic and Political developments is essential.
•     The ability to be able to identify problems and issues at an early stage and to take immediate steps to neutralize any possible adverse impact.
•     The ability to be able to identify imminent issues at an early stage and recommend appropriate strategy.