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About the job: Job Purpose & Objectives
Head of Strategy is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the strategic direction of BBVA in Asia in alignment with the bank's global strategy. It plays a pivotal role in defining long-term goals, making data-driven decisions, and guiding the company toward sustainable growth and success as well as directly supporting Asia CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning & implementation: Lead the definition & execution of the strategy and business plans in coordination with internal stakeholders across BBVA global network.
- Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify opportunities, trends, potential partnerships, SWOT and competitive threats relevant to BBVA Asia business.
- Governance: Support Asia CEO communications & committees (presentations,...) with BBVA top Management as well as regional ones.
- Sustainability lead for Asia: Guide sustainable finance Asia team identifying and developing business opportunities in the region.
- Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor and assess progress against strategic objectives and actions needed in collaboration with the Finance team.
- Marketing: Plan & coordinate marketing initiatives in coordination with internal and external stakeholders, such as BBVA footprint countries Embassies & Government offices in Asia.
Job Specifications
Qualification & Experience
- Senior project management experience in the finance space, either inhouse or external (Consulting), who is able to drive definition and execution of complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Management / Financial Controller experience at Banks, preferably in the CIB space.
- Public speaking and network building experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Solid understanding, preferably from the lenses of a foreign bank in Asia, of:
- Corporate and Investment Banking space (products, markets, regulations,..)
- Sustainability and Sustainable Finance.
- X-border business linking Asia with the rest of the world, particularly BBVA footprint countries.
- Proficient in Google/Microsoft Office (incl. excel and powerpoint).
- Language proficiency: English (must), Spanish (recommended), Mandarin/Japanese/Korean (valued)
Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)
- Able to work in a matrix reporting structure, multi-functional and cross-cultural environment (lead, convince, not impose).
- Hard worker, energetic and empathetic
- Well-organized and meticulous in details.
Skills: Strategic Planning