CHIEF OF STAFF

To support the Executive Advisor to the Board in facilitating communication, developing and overseeing strategic and transformational initiatives, and ensuring the efficient execution of key initiatives & projects across the Bank.

Job Description\:

Strategy

1.Assist the Executive Advisor to the Board in the formulation and development of strategic and transformation initiatives across the bank and ensure vertical and horizontal integration with other interfacing initiatives and departments across the bank.

2.Collaborate with the internal stakeholders to define and execute strategic priorities as assigned by the Executive Advisor to the Board in order to ensure alignment with organizational goals and consistency across business functions.

3.Lead and conduct deep dive reviews in specific areas as directed by the Executive Committee which may require evaluation with the objective of recommending strategic adjustments, priority shifts, or corrective measures.

4.Facilitate clear and consistent communication between the Executive Advisor to the Board, board members and internal stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of strategic direction and enable timely decision making across the organization.

Project Development, Management & Support

5.Manage the lifecycle of strategic projects as assigned by the Executive Advisor to the Board to ensure effective development of execution of plans, and communication across internal stakeholders in alignment with business objectives and board priorities.

6.Establish project governance framework and cross-functional collaboration mechanisms to ensure timely delivery of outcomes aligned with board and executive priorities.

Board Engagement

7.Collaborate closely with the Executive Advisor to the Board and bank wide stakeholders in order to prepare comprehensive briefing materials, presentations, and analyses to support strategic discussions and decisions at the board level.

8.Track progress on key board- driven initiatives and follow up on action items and decisions to ensure accountability and timely execution.

9.Support the Executive Advisor to the Board in order to establish effective governance, oversight and reporting of the agreed strategy across the bank.

Staffing issues

10.Manage the staffing strategy and needs related to executing the strategic priorities in coordination with HR to ensure the availability of effective internal capabilities required to execute strategy and meet business objectives.

Budget

11.Assist in the preparation of budget or key investments for the strategic & transformation initiatives, and monitor their financial performance versus the budget to ensure alignment with bank wide plans and medium-term strategy.

Policies, Processes and Procedures

12.Participate and recommend improvements to policies, processes and procedures related to strategic & transformation initiatives to ensure all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled efficiently.

Compliance

13.Ensure compliance with all relevant CBE regulations, banking laws, AML regulations and internal CIB policies and code of conduct in order to maintain CIB’s sound legal position and mitigate any potential risks.