Chief of Staff/Business Manager - Bank

• Committee Management: Drive preparation for key governance and business committee meetings, including agenda setting, collation of inputs, documentation, and follow-up of action items.
• Project & Initiative Management: Lead and support special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the Country Head, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business priorities.
• Governance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure strong governance processes, adherence to internal policies, and compliance with regulatory requirements through effective coordination across teams.
• Stakeholder & Communication Management: Serve as a central point of coordination between internal teams, senior management, and external stakeholders; ensure timely, accurate, and transparent communication.
• Organisational Effectiveness: Support business planning, performance monitoring, and execution effectiveness; identify and drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Issue Resolution: Anticipate and proactively address potential execution risks or challenges, escalating appropriately where required.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related discipline (MBA, CFA, CA preferred).
• 10-15 years of experience in banking/financial services, with at least 5 years in a global bank.
• Demonstrated expertise in business management, planning, governance, or operations.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and operational landscape of an international bank.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Strong project management and execution capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to synthesise complex information into clear insights.
• Strong governance, risk, and control orientation.
• Effective leadership and ability to influence without direct authority.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and organisational awareness.