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Head of Strategy

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The posting

WE ARE HIRING: Head of Strategy

Location: Sri Lanka Employment Type: Full time Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly strategic, analytical, and commercially driven Head of Strategy to lead enterprise-wide strategic planning, market intelligence, digital transformation alignment, M&A evaluation, and performance monitoring within the banking sector.

The selected candidate will be responsible for translating board-level strategic priorities into actionable business plans, evaluating growth opportunities, conducting deep market analysis, leading strategic frameworks, and advising senior leadership on long-term business direction, competitive positioning, and organizational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual and multi-year strategic planning process in alignment with the Board's vision and long-term business objectives.
  • Drive the organization's digital-first agenda through the identification and implementation of evolving technologies.
  • Evaluate potential M&A opportunities, equity investments, and strategic alliances across local and regional markets.
  • Conduct market analysis to support competitive advantage, innovation, and business expansion.
  • Analyze the Sri Lankan banking sector, including interest rate trends, competitor activity, customer behavior, and market movements.
  • Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable departmental KPIs using the Balanced Scorecard framework.
  • Oversee due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships.
  • Support post-merger integration strategies to ensure process continuity and business alignment.
  • Monitor organizational progress against strategic milestones and prepare reports for senior leadership, MD, and Board-level stakeholders.
  • Conduct deep-dive market analysis of the Sri Lankan banking sector.
  • Use advanced analytics to evaluate customer lifetime value, churn rates, portfolio trends, and business opportunities.
  • Assess the impact of CBSL policies, IMF program milestones, sovereign debt restructuring, and macroeconomic developments on the bank's portfolio.
  • Develop stress-test scenarios and economic contingency plans for different market cycles.
  • Provide strategic insights on regulatory developments, economic trends, customer segments, and competitive positioning.
  • Apply strategic frameworks to guide corporate, retail, and business banking growth initiatives.
  • Prepare strategic presentations, board papers, business cases, and executive-level reports.
  • Support financial modelling, macroeconomic forecasting, and scenario planning.
  • Provide recommendations to improve business performance, profitability, customer growth, and market position.
  • Work closely with executive leadership, business units, finance, risk, digital, analytics, and transformation teams.
  • Lead and influence cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives and organizational change.
  • Support continuous innovation, operational improvement, and long-term business sustainability.

Candidate Profile

  • Master of Business Administration from a reputed university is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, Accounting, Management, or a similar discipline.
  • Professional qualifications such as CFA, CIMA, ACCA, CA, or CMA Sri Lanka will be an advantage.
  • Minimum 12 years of managerial experience in banking, corporate strategy, management consulting, or a related strategic leadership role.
  • Experience in banking, financial services, Big 4 consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic transformation will be highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of the Sri Lankan banking sector, regulatory environment, and macroeconomic landscape.
  • Deep understanding of retail banking, corporate banking, financial products, and customer portfolio dynamics.
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, business planning, performance management, and executive reporting.
  • Strong proficiency in financial modelling and strategic planning frameworks.
  • Experience using the Balanced Scorecard or similar strategy execution frameworks.
  • Strong analytical capability with experience in advanced analytics, customer insights, forecasting, and market analysis.
  • Knowledge of CBSL policies, IMF-related economic developments, interest-rate trends, and sovereign debt restructuring impacts.
  • Experience in M&A analysis, due diligence, strategic alliances, or investment evaluation will be an advantage.
  • Strong negotiation, stakeholder-management, and influencing skills.
  • Proven ability to engage and influence C-suite executives, Board members, and senior business leaders.
  • Demonstrated success in leading teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to convert complex data into clear strategic insights.
  • High level of commercial awareness, business judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  • Ability to lead organizational change and support long-term transformation agendas.

Ready to take your career to new heights?

We're InTalent Asia, your go-to recruitment partner in Sri Lanka, and we've got an exciting opportunity for you! Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to fill the role of Head of Strategy.

At InTalent Asia, we're not just recruiters; we're here to architect your career success. Join us in the journey of matching your skills with unparalleled opportunities.

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