Head of Strategy Execution Office

About Commercial Bank Of Qatar

Commercial Bank, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Doha, plays a vital role in Qatar’s economic development by offering a range of personal, business, government, international and investment services. We believe in empowering our employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and professional development.

By Joining us, you’ll be part of a workplace culture that fosters innovation, supports work-life balance, and encourages you to reach your full potential.

Join us in shaping the future of banking!

Job Purpose

The Head of Strategy Execution Office is accountable for leading the Bank’s central transformation engine. The role ensures disciplined delivery of strategic priorities across all Business Units and Support Functions by fostering enterprise-wide governance, execution cadence, and performance transparency.

Acting as the Bank’s strategy execution control tower, the role owns end-to-end oversight of strategic initiatives, enforces execution discipline, and enables fast decision-making, issue escalation, and value realization across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the Strategy Execution Office as a central unit driving strategy execution across the bank ensuring the right operating rhythm
• Oversee the execution “machine,” including: Governance structures and decision forums; and Strategic reporting mechanism to track operational progress, financial impact and risk mitigation
• Act as a strategic advisor for special projects to support C-Level Executives
• Support the GCEO in Executive and Investor communication
  
  

Key Competencies

Skills And Capabilities

• Exceptional execution rigor with a bias toward action and outcomes
• Strong structuring, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and resolving cross-functional tensions
• Deep understanding of banking economics, regulatory constraints, and operating models in Qatar
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Enterprise mindset with no functional bias
• Highly credible, resilient, and delivery-oriented
• Comfortable challenging senior leaders constructively
• Role model for accountability, ownership, and execution excellence
  
  

Managerial Competencies

• Managing People and Teams
• Strategic capability
• Visionary leadership
• Achieving high performance
  
  

Key Interactions

Internal

• GCEO, EGMs & Heads – Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, Treasury, SEO, COO, CTO
  
  

External

• Strategic Alliance Partners
• Regulators
• Customers
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Banking/Commerce/Management/Strategy/Economics
• Master’s degree or equivalent will be an added advantage
  
  

Required Experience

• 15+ years of experience in strategy execution, enterprise transformation, or large-scale change delivery
• Strong knowledge of commercial banking or financial services (GCC experience highly preferred)
• Proven experience operating at CEO / EXCO level
• Prior management consulting or internal strategy leadership experience strongly preferred
  
  

Why Commercial Bank

• Best Performing Bank in Qatar in The Banker’s prestigious Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2025.
• Best Digital Bank in the Middle East 2024 by World Finance and Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East 2024 by Global Finance.
• An Innovation-Driven, Digital-First Environment where employees work with the latest tools and technologies to redefine banking
• Opportunities for Global Partnerships & International Exposure, connecting employees with global networks and perspectives.
• A focus on Employee Well-being & Work-Life Balance, ensuring a healthy and supportive environment for all team members
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits that ensure our employees are rewarded for their dedication and performance
• A strong Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, fostering a culture that values every individual’s unique perspective
  
  

At Commercial Bank, we don’t just offer careers, We shape futures by pioneering digital transformation in Qatar’s banking sector, blending digital-first approach to redefine banking through innovative solutions.

Disclaimer

We appreciate your interest in joining CBQ! Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further steps in the hiring process. This job posting is for informational purposes only, and CBQ reserves the right to modify, withdraw, or close it at any time without notice.