Business Planning Manager for Head Retail Clients at Standard Chartered Bank

Job Description

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

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy / Planning:

• Development and management of RC 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 RC's behalf.
• The articulation and communication of RC 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.
• Business Management.
• Work with Head of RC 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 RC 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.
• Sales Management.
• Serve as the Loan Product Manager.
• Continue to develop RC Nigeria sales pipeline reporting and provide regular analysis of pipeline.
• Constantly review Key Client List to ensure effective coverage.

Key Relationships (Internal & External)

• Internal.
• Head of CC.
• Segment and Product Heads.
• Finance Business Partner.
• HR Relationship Manager.
• CC Strategy Team.
• External.
• Local Regulators.
• Media.
• Research firms.

Attributes Required:

• Broad understanding of RC business, with more detailed understanding of one or more key areas such as sales process, relationship management, risk, product sales etc.
• Good university degree.
• 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.