Job Purpose Summary

The incumbent will support the SVP International Retail and AVP International Retail Country Liaison in delivering the Strategy/Plans by acting as the focal point for the designated country. The incumbent will pro-actively manage the relationships with the Retail Head of the designated country and provide support in a timely and efficient manner. The incumbent will facilitate resolution of pending problems, and act as enabler for new requirements by working closely with the Group Retail Businesses and Group Support Divisions. The incumbent will track and provide performance updates to SVP International Retail and the AVP International Retail Country Liaison relating to the Business Plans / KPIs of the designated country.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities by Dimensions

A. Shareholder & Financial:

• Proactively assist in the implementation of the strategies, products and services, systems, marketing communications and plans to achieve all volume, revenue, and profit targets for the designated country within the Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East cluster.
• Proactively support in meeting target budgets for the designated country within the Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle Eastcluster in accordance with Group Retail's overall strategy and in coordination with SVP International Retail and the AVP International Retail Country Liaison.
• Implements KPI's and best practices for Manager International Retail Country Liaison
• Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.
• Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.

B. Customer (Internal & External):

• Coordinate and liaise activities with Group Retail Businesses and Group Support to provide support to the designated country within the Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East cluster, SVP International Retail and the AVP International Retail Country Liaison.
• Maintain a focal ‘one point of contact' to the designated country within the Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East cluster,SVP International Retail and the AVP International Country Liaison to ensure timely and efficient support with high level of professionalism and friendly approach to meeting their needs and resolving their queries and value proposition.
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationship with the all other related functions / units to achieve goals/objectives of the designated country within the Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East cluster, SVP International Retail and the AVP International Retail Country Liaison.
• Manage the development & subsequent implementation and migration of Retail Banking best practices across the designated country within the Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East cluster, SVP International Retail and the AVP International Retail Country Liaison.
• To assist customers in all their queries on Bank's product and seek solution to their requests.
• Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.
• Build and maintain strong/effective relationships with related departments/units to achieve the Group's objectives.
• Provide timely/accurate data to external/internal Auditors, Compliance, Financial Control and Risk when required.

C. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory):

• Monitor the SLA, TAT performance between the designated country within the Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle Eastcluster and the Group Retail Businesses & Group Support Units to ensure effectiveness of the Hub & Spoke model.
• To review the Management and Business Information reports to appraise on the performance of the designated country to the SVP International Retail and the AVP International Retail Country Liaison

D. Learning & Knowledge:

• Possess good understanding of the Group Retail Bank's Strategy, Business Plans and KPIs with a good knowledge of the business and needs of the designated countries.
• Proactively identify areas for professional development of self and undertake development activities.
• Seek out opportunities to remain current with all developments in professional field.
• PMO knowledge and advanced presentation skills

Education and Experience Requirements

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  Bachelor degree University graduate preferably with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study),
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank with a leading financial institution, of which 2 years in a similar role/ capacity. Work experience in the multinational financial institutions with a blend of emerging markets and developed markets experience preferable.

Required Special Skills

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  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferable).
• Superior relationship & problem resolution skills and capable of influencing the organization at various levels.
• Well-developed strategic perspective and forward planning ability.
• Analytical and problem solving skills coupled with decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of retail banking products and recent developments in the retail banking area.
• Strong relationship management skills (build and sustain relationships).
• Innovative, self-reliant, and highly motivated about Retail Banking.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Understanding of the relevant laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to retail banking.
• Ability to make decisions and follow through with initiatives.
• Ability to motivate and work in diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Personal integrity and self-management.
• Planning and organising ability.
• Results oriented.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of management