Ujjiva Small Finance Bank - Manager - Functions Strategy

About Ujjivan Small Finance Bank:

Role Purpose & Objective:

- Identify, plan, and support execution of strategic initiatives that align with the organizational vision and regulatory requirements.

- Ensure envisioned outcomes of identified initiatives are achieved within desired timelines.

- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of strategic initiatives.

- Support the annual strategic planning exercise across businesses and facilitate quarterly strategy reviews.

- Monitor strategic initiative budgets and provide variance analysis to senior management.

- Oversee the conduct of in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and potential threats.

- Analyze industry trends, best practices, and competitive landscape to guide strategic thinking and decisions.

- Plan and execute the banks initiatives for process optimization and turnaround time (TAT) readiness.

- Lead digital transformation initiatives to achieve high-technology, low-cost operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

- Lead analysis of process efficiencies and recommend improvements for cost reduction and service enhancement.

- Drive digital transformation and automation projects to modernize bank operations.

- Prepare and present business cases and recommendations to senior management and the board for strategic initiatives.

- Oversee governance and monitoring frameworks to ensure delivery within timelines and budgets.

- Guide junior team members in conducting research, analysis, and preparing strategic reports.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and compliance across functional teams.

Experience Required: Minimum 8-12 years of progressive experience in banking, financial services, or strategic consulting

Education: MBA / CA / CFA