Strategy Implementation & Performance Manager- International Banking Group at First Bank

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the group strategy team in crafting and updating the overarching strategy for the SSA subsidiaries.
• Develop the strategy document for International Banking Coordination.
• Monitor the execution plans for strategic imperatives across Sub-Saharan African subsidiaries and the China Representative Office
• Manage ITBG’s performance by working with the key stakeholders to drive the achievement of the Group and Bank’s objectives.
• Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives of ITBG coordination and subsidiaries to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare and issue quarterly reports on the status of strategic imperatives for the subsidiaries.
• Provide updates on competitive landscapes and market conditions within the subsidiary Markets.
• Collect and analyze financial information from subsidiaries to assess performance against strategic goals.
• Coordinate Monthly Performance Review (MPR) sessions for the subsidiaries, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Follow up on action items from the Strategy Retreat, Group Management Committee (GMC) meetings, and monthly MPR sessions.
• Produce and distribute Quarterly macroeconomic reports for the subsidiary markets.
• Attend Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO) meetings for the subsidiaries to ensure strategic alignment.
• Act as the main point of contact between the group strategy team and the subsidiaries.
• Collaborate to prepare annual budgets for the SSA subsidiaries that align with the group's strategic objectives and ITBG's financial targets, for review by Head ITBG and finalization by DMD .
• Monitor and review the monthly and quarterly expenses of the China Representative Office, ensuring they are within the approved budget.
• Identify and recommend cost optimization strategies for the entire group (the department, SSA Subsidiaries and China Representative Office), ensuring alignment with the group’s cost control and efficiency goals.
• Develop and maintain a framework for tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to strategic objectives.
• Identify and address potential risks to the execution of strategic plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among subsidiaries to ensure consistency in strategy implementation.
• Conduct regular reviews of subsidiary performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations.
• Monitor the alignment of SSA subsidiary objectives with the overall group strategy.
• Monitor compliance with group policies and standards in all strategy-related activities.
• Lead the preparation of presentations and reports for executive management on strategic and performance-related matters.
• Oversee the collection and dissemination of competitive intelligence within the subsidiary markets.
• Support the development and execution of strategic projects and initiatives as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that could impact the subsidiaries’ strategic direction.

 
Education 

• First degree in any field (technical based field is preferred - e.g. economics, engineering, accounting, etc).
• A professional certification in Accounting (ACCA, ICAN, CFA) and post graduate qualification(s) is an added advantage.
• Experience 
• Prior experience in Business Strategy and Planning
• Outstanding experience in Performance Management and Reporting
• Good understanding of Financial Services revenue and cost levers
• Experience in Data Analysis and Modeling