Industry and Competitor Intelligence at First Bank
Duties & Responsibilities
Guide the Bank’s industry and competitor research agenda and strategy and develop and disseminate resource listings and other reference documents for the Bank’s use.
Play a key role in supporting the department to define its research and analysis agenda.
Support strategic customer acquisition through the development of winning client/customer pitches and proposals, working with SBU leadership teams.
Support the Bank’s continuous improvement journey by monitoring the external and competitive environment to distill key insights for decision-making.
Support the Bank’s industry thought leadership positioning and aspiration through the development of high-quality content for the Bank’s external engagements and events.
Direct, synthesize, and execute insights gained from market analysis, internal capability assessments, competitor intelligence, customer research, product assessment, and financial analysis and modeling.
Present new ideas for the growth of individual subsidiaries through understanding competitive actions and market trends in the industry locally and internationally, with strategic intent of influencing and directing management thoughts.
Support the coordination and planning of the annual Board Strategy Retreat event for the Commercial Bank and subsidiaries, including making presentations on industry insights to assist the Commercial Banking Management in its decision-making function, and coordinating presentations of each member of the Management Committee and relevant (SRFs) to ensure appropriate messages are delivered to the Board and Management.
Identify the Bank’s preparedness to leverage economic opportunities, mitigate risks, or absorb shocks; synthesize and communicate economic developments and research outcomes.
Provide internal advice and support to all levels of the organization on the quality of industry and competitor research and analysis, methodologies, and frameworks on key issues.
Take ownership of self-development and responsibility for implementing the team’s learning and development plans.
Comply with relevant industry policies and regulations, remaining alert to operational risks and compliance issues.
Job Requirements
Education
Minimum Education: First Degree in Economics or a related discipline.
Postgraduate degree or other professional qualification may be an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum of five (5) years working experience in the financial services industry, preferably in similar roles or other roles involving working with data.