Senior Business Planning Execution Manager, Asia & Middle East COO, GCOO (Senior Vice President)

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the development of short, medium and long-range country strategic plan and business operational plans for the achievement of overall business objectives
• Direct appropriate forecasting and business analysis activities and assist to identifying the areas to focus efforts on metrics for success
• Monitor and oversee country strategic plan implementation progress and transformation initiatives
• Direct internal business research and review programmes and planning projects with relevant executives
• Review proposals for major capital expenditure to ensure their conformity with corporate plans
• Evaluate existing and proposed major investments and provide detailed statistical and financial data to thoroughly assess such projects
• Review operating plans and results of all LOB/Functions/Digital Business Services
• Evaluate tactical initiatives based on geo-political and regulatory environment
• Develop strong relationships and prepare agendas for non-client stakeholders i.e. Embassies, Business Councils, Industry Group and Governmental Agencies, as appropriate
• Shape agenda for internal and external events/meetings, help collate information, preparation of presentations and other support as required.
• Ensure new ways of working are embedded across all governance forums
• Identifying streamlining opportunities which will lead to an increase in operational efficiency across the Bank
• Coordinate the monthly Country EXCO Meeting including EXCO reference pack finalisation.
• Finalise the CEO Letter in coordination with the GBLs and GFs. 
• Monitor CEO scorecard and coordinate with EXCO to ensure scorecard deliverables are reflected in business / function objectives

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business background from a public/private university 
• Can do approach with a positive mindset
• Strong organisational, analytical, negotiation, communication, teamwork and influencing skills 
• Experience of driving strategic change in a matrix environment