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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Stanbic Bank is one of Uganda's largest and most reputable financial institutions, known for its extensive range of banking products and services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and corporations. As a member of the Standard Bank Group, which is Africa's largest banking group by assets, Stanbic Bank benefits from a strong financial foundation and access to a broad network of resources and expertise.
The bank offers a variety of services including personal banking, business banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management. Stanbic Bank's personal banking services include savings and current accounts, loans, mortgages, and credit cards, designed to help individuals manage their finances effectively. For businesses, the bank provides customized solutions such as business accounts, trade finance, and cash management services, aimed at supporting the growth and operational efficiency of SMEs and large enterprises.
Stanbic Bank is also a leader in digital banking innovation, offering advanced online and mobile banking platforms that provide customers with convenient, secure, and efficient access to their accounts and banking services. This commitment to technology ensures that clients can manage their finances anytime and anywhere, enhancing their overall banking experience.
The bank is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, actively participating in initiatives that promote education, health, and economic development in Uganda. Through programs such as the Stanbic National Schools Championship and various community development projects, the bank invests in the future of Ugandan society, reflecting its dedication to making a positive impact.
Stanbic Bank's strong reputation for reliability, customer service excellence, and financial stability makes it a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike. Its strategic focus on innovation, community engagement, and sustainable growth positions Stanbic Bank as a key player in Uganda's financial sector and a driver of economic progress.
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Head, Strategy & Enablement -BCB job at Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Job Description
Job Title: Head, Strategy & Enablement -BCB
Organisation: Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
To Work closely with the Head BCB to plan, execute and review the BCB strategy.
Coordination and accountability for the BCB strategy office including the Business Manager and personalization functions as an integral part of strategy delivery and enablement
Lead strategic projects and provide content for stakeholder meetings.
Support the Head, BCB with performance analysis, market positioning, and decision-making insights, as well as coordinate the management of multi-disciplinary insights and analytics resources partnering in the design and delivery of personalised client conversations for BCB clients
Guide MANCO and line Managers in implementing programes and initiatives to deliver strategic imperatives and operational efficiencies.
Track business performance and financial measures to accelerate delivery against strategic business goals
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Core Strategy
Support the Head, BCB with the formulation and articulation of the BCB strategy
Support the strategic design thinking process for BCB to deliver the financial objectives of the BCB
Work with the other Business Units to ensure alignment to the overall BCB strategy
Assist in waterfalling strategic decisions throughout the organisation through presentations, events, and internal communiques
Monitor and track progress of the BCB strategic deliverables for update to the Board and other stakeholders
Support the BCB Sectors and Departments by giving insight to the current and future market trends that provide capabilities that answer, “what if” and “what when” questions
Enablement
Drive the effectiveness of the MANCO through the creation and embedment of tools that track and measure progress of agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Analyse reports and highlight key matters/issues to the Head, BCB
Create presentations for Board, EXCO and any other forum as may be requested by the Head, BCB
Compile briefing notes for presentations, interviews, media events, town-halls, etc.
Periodically track performance against plans, and propose measures to address risks and challenges, through working with the MANCO
Participate in forums, that require representation, under the mandate of the Head, BCB
To Offer Leadership to the Head Personalization and the Business Manager
Conduct internal/external research on subject matters as requested or required.
Explore opportunities for closer collaboration between BCB and other Business Units as well as subsidiaries, and monitor progress on agreed agenda items.
Work with the various BCB teams and enablers where relevant
Collaborate with a broad variety of internal and external stakeholders, at all levels and all geographies of the organisation, to recommend, guide and implement the appropriate change management initiatives, along with related communication, learning and strategic interventions.
Develop and manage the required budgets and operational expenditure related to events and initiatives aligned to the delivery of key strategic imperatives of BCB.
Develop and share clearly articulated communication plan to promote a common understanding of the strategy at all levels to drive the achievement of strategic objectives.
Develop artefacts required for the successful execution of approved interventions and participate in the execution these as appropriate
Drive and scale organisational effectiveness practices across BCB to enable agile teams.
Facilitate connectivity of talent across BCB and promote accountability for delivery of the people promise across the leadership and management teams.
Guide and advise on standards and frameworks to ensure delivery of consistent Client experience across functions and jurisdictions.
Guide the development of operating models and/or client value proposition across BCB to improve customer experience across the value chain in-line with BCB’s strategic objectives.
Implement agreed upon interventions and programmes to enable strategy implementation across BCB, coordinating collaboration, efficiencies and alignment.
Manage and monitor the achievement of targets and business performance across the BCB and provide best practice guidance around operational efficiencies to achieve strategic objectives.
Monitor the implementation and adherence to controls to monitor and mitigate risks.
Provide information, status and progress reports on strategy enablement initiatives as required as input to cross-functional management of information, reporting and technology.
Research and advise on best practices to achieve strategic ambitions defined
Stay up to date on developments, trends, legislation and industry regulations within area of expertise
To integrate data from a variety sources to prepare fit for purpose management reporting to monitor performance across BCB and influence decision making and action planning for the health of the function.
To provide an integrated view of strategy operationalisation across BCB and advise on best practices to achieve strategic ambitions defined.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Type of Qualification: Business Related Course i.e. Commerce, Finance & Accounting etc
Field of Study: Business Commerce
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Finance and Accounting and Project management and analytical skills will be added advantage
Experience Required
Business Management
Business Support
5-10 years
Able to demonstrate experience managing broad range of projects to completion to achieve defined business objectives or metrics, management experience in banking, Project management and analytical skills
5-10 years
Experience influencing and inspiring teams or business leads in driving transformational change through the delivery of strategic imperatives and operational efficiencies within a banking context operating across multiple jurisdictions.
Behavioral Competencies:
Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Convincing People
Developing Strategies
Embracing Change
Empowering Individuals
Establishing Rapport
Generating Ideas
Interpreting Data
Producing Output
Providing Insights
Team Working
Technical Competencies:
Business Acumen (P&C)
Coaching and Mentoring
Industry Knowledge
Risk/ Reward Thinking
Strategic Planning and Reporting
Written Communication
How to Apply
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