Strategist

Role: Strategist

Location: Molesworth Street & Hybrid

This role is being offered on a Permanent basis.

• Can you develop & execute impactful strategies that can make a difference?
• Do you enjoy taking the initiative to undertake research and analysis across a wide range of topics?
• Can you develop and maintain strong relationships to aid strategic decisions?

About the Role:

The Group Strategy function is responsible for driving strategic planning at enterprise level. The team explores a range of strategic options, identifies strategic priorities that optimise stakeholder value in the near and long term and translates this into a comprehensive strategic plan. In addition, the team undertakes deep dives on key business issues as required.

The Strategist assists the Head of Strategy and Senior Strategists on developing, communicating, and monitoring effectiveness of the business unit strategy.  Their role will include support of the annual Strategy planning process; undertaking an assessment of the wider business environment; research and deliver analysis of key business issues; and reporting of the Strategic Outcomes Report to the Group Board on a quarterly basis.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior colleagues and stakeholders to define the Bank’s strategic vision and objectives. Support the development of the annual strategic plan and long-term growth strategies.
• Support with developing an integrated strategic planning framework that explores a range of strategic options, identifies strategic priorities that maximize shareholder value in the near and long term and translates this into a comprehensive strategic plan.
• Undertake market research, analysis, and other activity across a wide range of topics as required to support strategy formulation.  This includes conducting regular market scans of key relevant research to ensure the wider Strategy team are updated regarding key market trends.
• Be up to date with and understand industry and competitor information (both traditional and non-traditional disruptors), consumer behaviour and business opportunities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the regulatory environment in which we operate.
• Co-ordinate compilation of regular submissions to Exco and Group Board as required.
• Support the annual strategic planning process including through tracking of activities against planning timelines and ensuring quality and consistency of submissions to Exco/Group Board. Contribute to highlighting the key opportunities & challenges facing the Bank and understand & communicate potential new sources of business/strategic direction.
• Embed and maintain a consistent framework for shareholder/stakeholder engagement on AIB strategy.
• Maintain frequent interactions and be heavily invested in a broad range of stakeholders across the organisation with a view to effectively aligning their interests.

What you will bring : 

1. Highly motivated self-starter with 5+ years relevant industry, business, and strategy experience
2. Experience in the development & execution of impactful strategies that have made a difference for a large, complex organisation, including a proven ability to deliver ongoing customer & financial improvements.
3. Strong research and analytical skills with related ability to clearly articulate proposals, including the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
4. A strong team-player mindset, coupled with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across a large, complex organisation.
5. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Life at AIB

At AIB, we have a clear purpose - Empowering people to build a sustainable future. We want to be at the heart of our customers’ financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. That goes for our employees too.

We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank.

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live.  Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.  More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie.

If you feel you have what it takes, click apply and fill in the online application form. If you would like more information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@aib.ie

By when?  Closing date is Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.