Strategy Manager at Equity Bank

CAREER OPORTUNITIES AT EQUITY BANK.

Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive financial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC and South Sudan, Equity Bank is home to more than 20 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently Equity Bank Rwanda is seeking additional talent to serve in the role of Strategy Manager.

STRATEGY MANAGER

PREAMBLE

As a member of Equity Bank, the number one focus, over and beyond assigned duties, the holder will support all business activities and initiatives that will further the achievement of bank’s business strategy. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Strategy Manager to join our dynamic team. In liaison with Business Heads, the jobholder will manage the planning and measurement processes for the Bank and ensure that these processes deliver strategic alignment across the bank.

As a communication broker, the Strategy Manager will play a crucial role in clarifying and translating vague user perceptions into precise specifications that guide our product implementation team. The ability to proactively find answers through stakeholder analysis will provide essential context for functional and feature preparation, ensuring successful implementation into client solutions. He/she will be responsible for documenting User Stories/Use Cases and producing clear requirements that align stakeholders' vision with all project stakeholders, facilitating seamless collaboration throughout the development process. The Strategy Manager will be a key player in analyzing the business domain, documenting processes, and systems, outlining business requirements, and aligning technology models with the solutions being built.

ROLE PROFILE

As a Strategy Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for bridging the gap between stakeholders and the product implementation team. He/she will collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs, analyze business processes, and create actionable deliverables that define system behavior, properties, and attributes. Through the holder’s expertise, he/she will determine the scope of client solutions, identify project boundaries, and establish success criteria. He/She will actively participate in projects, facilitating effective communication and fostering an environment of understanding among all parties involved. The holder’s analytical skills, proactive approach, and attention to detail will be instrumental in delivering successful solutions that align with stakeholders' visions and the Bank’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Strategy & Planning

· Advise and support departments/Units in the strategic planning process, as well as identify and propose solutions to manage the cross-impacts and dependencies between strategic objectives and initiatives of the various units across the Bank.

· Capitalize on the transversal view on strategies to identify the cross impacts of initiatives and establish connections among relevant stakeholders with a view to facilitating seamless planning and execution of the same

Communication and Collaboration

· Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders, project team members, and other relevant parties. Proactively address potential issues and ensure all involved parties are aligned with the project's direction

· Be the MD’s liaison all stakeholders in timely implementation of the agreed agenda/projects

Monitoring and Evaluation

· Contribute to the enhancement of efficiency at the level of the Unit, division and the bank by proposing solutions to add value or reduce costs in the conduct of business activities

· Create and consolidate partnerships with internal clients, in particular the head of the divisions and units, by embracing their objectives, anticipating their business needs and providing them with relevant support for the timely crafting and delivery of their strategic and business plans

· Report on the progress of the strategic planning process, as well as assist the MD in the identification and escalation of 'warning signals' to enable actions to be taken for the Bank to effectively pursue its strategic intents

· Research and leverage international best practices and master cutting-edge technologies and latest subject-matter knowledge pertinent to the Bank’s key areas of activity

Business Process Analysis

· Analyze the business domain, document existing processes and systems, and identify areas for improvement. Map out business requirements and align them with the solutions being developed

Market Analysis

· Remain alert to the dynamics of the operating environment by keeping abreast of latest pertinent business developments and critically assessing their applicability and relevance to the Bank strategies

· Conduct independent analysis on all competitor activities

· Company the Bank’s offering with the market and competitor trends

Reporting

· Assist the MD in the consolidation and sharing of key reports, notably EXCO and periodic Board meetings

· Monitor accuracy of data points and reports and ensure timeliness of reporting

· Work closely with the Executive to ensure strategic projects are on track

· Elicit and document concise periodic updates and functional requirements that serve as a foundation for the product implementation team. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation throughout project lifecycles

Qualification, Experience, Skills, and Attributes

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience:

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