Head, Strategy, Research and Corporate Communications at Infrastructure Bank Plc

Job Summary

• The role requires a highly motivated person who has access to relevant information and can utilise communication technologies to perform their functions effectively.
• The job will also require the development of strategic plans for the department in order to achieve the mandate of the Bank.
• The person should also possess the leadership ability necessary to articulate a strategy vision for the Department in alignment with the vision of the Bank and inspire staff to commit to this vision.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to lead the articulation of overall corporate strategy and goals, and communicating same internally and externally (to existing and potential media, investors, partners).
• Skilled in developing and implementing frameworks for cascading/translating the overall goals into specific operational plans and targets.
• Ability to build a workplace culture that is capable of executing change to meet business objectives.
• Ability to articulate specific go-to market strategies to effectively penetrate new and existing markets.
• Ability to oversee and ensure the collation of market and industry business intelligence to support effective decision making.
• Staying in tune with changing market dynamics and customer needs and champion product refinement to effectively meet these needs.
• Capable of performing market research and development of competitive and business intelligence research and analysis.
• Strong competency in brand image projection and perception by customers (and ability to develop effective measurement tools of same).
• A leader, capable of overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the function and ensuring alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the business.
• Ability to carry out ad-hoc functions as may be delegated by the MD/CEO and BoD.

Knowledge Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrable track record of managing teams at a leadership level and driving business improvements
• Proven track record of developing and introducing metrics for effecting strategy and performance plans in a blue-chip environment
• Proven track record of developing and interpreting analytical reports used to measure change
• Proven experience in the development and implementation of effective Corporate Communications and Investor Relations strategy.

Education and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from reputable university.
• A good full time MBA or equivalent post graduate qualification in strategic management.
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience.
• Advanced oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong competency in brand image projection and brand perception by customers (and ability to develop effective measurement tools of same).
• Experienced in changing market dynamics, customer needs and the importance of championing the banks products.