Wing Head – DBG Strategy and Business Planning (VP / SVP)

"The Nation's Bank", National Bank of Pakistan aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. Being one of the leading and largest banks of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile and sustainable Bank.

In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated and experienced professional(s) for the following position inthe area of Digital Banking Based at Karachi.

The individuals who fulfill the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following position:

Position / Job Title:
Wing Head DBG Strategy and Business Planning (VP / SVP)

Reporting to:

Divisional Head Digital Analytics, Insights and Strategy

Educational /Professional Qualification:

• Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC of Pakistan

• Candidates having a Bachelors or Masters degree (recognized by HEC) in Business Administration / Finance / Economics / Computer Science or Information Technology and / or relevant certifications in Certified Digital Business Strategist (Digital Business Academy) and / or CFA and / or PMP and / or Certified Product Manager (AIPMM) will be preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 08 years of experience in Digital Banking and / or Business Strategy and / or Strategic Planning within Fintech and / or Telecom and / or Digital Banking and / or Financial Institutions, including 04 years of experience in a managerial role driving Digital Transformation and / or Business Planning Initiatives

• Experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide digital banking strategy, aligning digital initiatives with business objectives, and driving cross-functional integration across products, channels, and technology functions will be preferred

Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:

• Proven ability to design and implement Digital Banking strategy and business planning frameworks, including roadmap development, execution tracking, and performance monitoring mechanisms that ensure alignment and consistency across the organization

• Strong understanding of Digital Banking trends, regulatory requirements, and competitive landscape, with hands-on experience using business planning, market research, and analytics tools / platforms to support data-driven strategic decision-making

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to drive organizational alignment across business, technology, and operations functions, promoting a culture of digital-first thinking and strategic execution

Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To develop and maintain the Digital Banking Strategy Roadmap aligned with the Bank's corporate strategy, digital transformation agenda, and regulatory direction

• To lead the preparation of strategic presentations, reports, and submissions for Senior Management, the Board, and Regulators

• To prepare Board and Executive Management strategy papers, business cases, and investment proposals for strategic initiatives

• To evaluate emerging trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics to proactively adapt the Bank's strategy

• To drive innovation and business transformation initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies, such as AI, Open Banking, APIs, Cloud, and Advanced Analytics

• To identify, evaluate, and prioritize strategic partnerships, ecosystem opportunities, and new digital business models

• To develop and monitor strategic KPIs, OKRs, and Balanced Scorecards to measure execution and business outcomes

• To establish a benefits realization framework to measure ROI and value delivered from strategic programs and digital investments

• To conduct scenario planning, market intelligence, and competitor benchmarking to support executive decision-making and long-term planning

• To lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives across Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Business functions to ensure successful execution

• To partner with finance, risk, and business units to ensure resource optimization and alignment of priorities

• To foster a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration, and accountability across all departments

• To guide, mentor, and develop team members to build organizational capabilities in strategy formulation and execution

• To perform any other assignments as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Place of Posting:

Karachi

Assessment Interview(s)

Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteriawill be invited for panel interview(s).

Employment Type:

The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed ondiscretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensationpackage and other benefits as per Banks Policy / rules.

Apply within 10 working days from the date of this job posting.

Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview.

National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, religion, or disability.