Director - Strategy & Transformation - Bank

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned leader to spearhead firm-wide strategy and transformation initiatives across our banking business. This role is pivotal in shaping the organization's strategic vision, driving enterprise-wide change, and enhancing operational effectiveness to enable future-ready banking capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the formulation, execution, and monitoring of long-term strategic initiatives aligned with the bank's business goals.

- Drive end-to-end enterprise transformation programs-including business model innovation, digital enablement, and cost optimization.

- Partner with CXOs and senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, market trends, and areas of operational improvement.

- Oversee large-scale change management initiatives across functions, geographies, and business lines.

- Build and lead high-impact transformation teams, including program managers, process experts, and external consultants.

- Monitor program performance, risks, and benefits realization through structured governance mechanisms.

- Act as a thought leader to ensure adoption of global best practices in strategic planning, execution excellence, and agile transformation.

- Influence decision-making at the Board and Executive Committee level with data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.

Desired Profile:

- 18+ years of experience in banking or financial services with significant exposure to strategy and transformation at a firm-wide level.

- Proven track record of successfully delivering multi-year, multi-stakeholder transformation programs.

- Strong understanding of banking operations, digital banking trends, regulatory environment, and emerging technologies.

- Experience working with global consulting firms or internal strategy/COO offices is highly desirable.

- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skill