Vice President - Group Strategy & Corporate Development

RAKBANK
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Strategy & Corporate DevelopmentExperience: 7-12 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strategic planning","Communication","Stakeholder management","Influencing","Analytical thinking"]

Support the development and execution of the bank’s enterprise strategy and transformation agenda by partnering with business and support functions to translate priorities into measurable plans. Perform market, competitor, customer, and industry analysis to identify opportunities, evaluate corporate development actions (M&A, partnerships, investments), and build financial models, valuations, and business cases. Coordinate due diligence across cross-functional teams and produce board/executive strategy materials while monitoring initiative progress and risks.

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Vice President - Group Strategy & Corporate Development

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Job Summary

Support the development and execution of the bank’s enterprise strategy and transformation agenda by partnering with business and support functions to translate priorities into measurable plans. Perform market, competitor, customer, and industry analysis to identify opportunities, evaluate corporate development actions (M&A, partnerships, investments), and build financial models, valuations, and business cases. Coordinate due diligence across cross-functional teams and produce board/executive strategy materials while monitoring initiative progress and risks.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes by partnering with business and support functions.
  • •Conduct market, competitor, customer, and industry analysis to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
  • •Evaluate mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, investments, and other corporate development opportunities.
  • •Build financial models, valuation analyses, business cases, and investment recommendations.
  • •Coordinate due diligence and cross-functional workstreams and prepare Board/executive presentations, strategy papers, and ongoing initiative monitoring.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Life Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •7-12 years of experience in Strategy, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or related fields.
  • •Strong commercial acumen to solve complex business challenges and influence decision-making with senior stakeholders.
  • •Experience managing multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Analytics, or related discipline.
  • •MBA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable.
Experience:7-12 years
Education:Bachelor's in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related discipline
Skills:Strategic planningCommunicationStakeholder managementInfluencingAnalytical thinking
Certifications:MBACFA
Languages:US

Company Brief

RAKBANK
RAKBANK is a United Arab Emirates-based bank offering personal, business, and commercial banking services, including accounts, cards, loans, deposits, and digital banking products. It serves retail customers and SMEs across the UAE.
Industry: Banking
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1976
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