IndusInd Bank - Lead - Business Strategy & Planning - Inclusive Banking Group

Job Purpose:

Supporting strategic initiatives, business planning, and performance management of Inclusive Banking Group. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills to influence decision-making and drive execution. The incumbent will work closely with senior leadership to shape the bank's long-term direction and ensure alignment across functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

- Drive the annual and long-term strategic planning process in collaboration with business and finance teams.

- Develop and evaluate business cases for new initiatives, partnerships, and market entry strategies.

- Monitor execution of strategic initiatives and provide regular updates to senior leadership.

- Identify and assess macroeconomic, regulatory, and industry trends to inform strategic direction.

2. Business Performance Management

- Design and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs for business units.

- Conduct deep-dive analyses to identify growth levers, cost optimization opportunities, and operational efficiencies.

- Support monthly and quarterly business reviews with actionable insights.

3. Market & Competitive Intelligence

- Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and customer segmentation analysis.

- Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on business strategy.

- Prepare strategic notes, whitepapers, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

- Partner with Product, Finance, Risk, Digital, and Operations teams to align on strategic priorities.

- Facilitate cross-functional workshops and strategy offsites.

- Act as a PMO for key transformation and innovation projects.

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

- Prepare board-level presentations, investor decks, and CXO briefing documents.

- Support M&A evaluations, due diligence, and post-merger integration (if applicable).

- Represent the strategy function in leadership forums and cross-functional committees.