Associate Vice President – Group Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Overview

Support RAKBANK’s enterprise strategy, transformation and corporate-development agenda through strategic analysis, business cases, financial modelling and senior-stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the enterprise strategy and transformation roadmap.
• Conduct market, competitor, customer, industry and macroeconomic analysis.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Develop business cases, financial models, valuation analyses and recommendations for leadership.
• Evaluate potential partnerships, investments, acquisitions and other corporate-development opportunities where applicable.
• Coordinate due diligence and cross-functional workstreams with Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Technology and business teams.
• Track strategic initiatives, risks, dependencies and performance against agreed objectives.
• Prepare executive presentations, board/committee materials and strategic papers.

Candidate Requirements

• For AVP: bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field; MBA preferred.
• For AVP: minimum 5 years in corporate strategy, consulting, banking, financial services or corporate development.
• For VP: typically 7–12 years in strategy, corporate development, investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity or related fields.
• Strong commercial acumen, financial modelling, problem-solving and executive communication skills.

Key Skills

• Corporate Strategy
• Corporate Development
• Financial Modelling
• Market Analysis
• Transformation
• Business Cases
• Valuation
• Executive Communication

What the Role Offers

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to RAKBANK's banking operations in the UAE while working with business, technology, operations, risk, finance or customer-facing teams relevant to the role. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high standards of accuracy, customer service, governance, collaboration and professional conduct. Depending on the function, the role may also involve process improvement, digital transformation, analytics, automation, regulatory compliance and cross-functional project work.

Employment Details

• Company: RAKBANK
• Job Title: Associate Vice President - Group Strategy & Corporate Development
• Location: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Industry: Banking
• Experience: 5+ Years
• Qualification: Bachelor Degree

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be organized, accountable and comfortable working in a regulated banking environment. Strong communication, analytical thinking and stakeholder coordination are important, along with the ability to prioritize work, meet service levels, protect confidential information and follow documented controls. Candidates should be prepared to work collaboratively and contribute to continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full vacancy details and submit their application through the provided LinkedIn job posting. Applicants should ensure that their CV and supporting information accurately reflect the qualifications and experience requested for the position.