Head; Strategy at NMB Bank Tanzania

Responsible for leading the formulation, execution, and monitoring of the bank's strategic agenda and ensures that the bank's strategic direction is clearly defined, well-communicated, and effectively implemented across all business units.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership, drive enterprise-wide alignment, and support executive decision-making through structured planning, performance tracking, and market intelligence.
• Translate the bank's vision into actionable plans, identifying growth opportunities, and ensure agility in response to internal and external dynamics.
• Lead the formulation of medium and long term strategic plans in alignment with the bank's vision and growth objectives.
• Lead the bank's analytics function as a strategic capability center, driving deep data analysis and generating actionable insights that inform decision-making, shape strategic direction, and unlock growth opportunities across the organization.
• Lead the execution of the bank's corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with the mission, vision, and long-term goals.
• Ensure integration of strategic priorities into annual planning and budgeting processes.
• Champion strategic communication across the organization to embed strategic thinking and ensure staff alignment with corporate objectives.
• Guide departments in aligning their goals, processes, and resource allocation with the overarching strategy.
• Lead the development of tactical responses to emerging threats and opportunities, ensuring agility in execution.

Performance Monitoring & Strategic Reporting

• Oversee the production of strategic performance reports and dashboards, providing insights into progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Present strategic findings and recommendations to the Executive Management Team and Board, influencing high-level decision-making.
• Ensure that decisions are informed by robust evidence, market intelligence, and internal performance data.
• Lead strategic research and analysis on operational effectiveness, market trends, and competitive positioning.
• Represent the strategy function in key internal and external forums, including due diligence, audits, and strategic partnerships.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and strategic foresight across the organization.
• Lead the implementation of strategic projects across the bank, ensuring timely delivery, resource alignment, and measurable impact.

Market Intelligence & Business Foresight

• Conduct market scanning and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities that could impact the bank's strategic positioning.
• Provide strategic input into product development, partnerships, and business model innovation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment

• Engage with Heads of departments and Senior Managers to ensure alignment of operational plans with strategic objectives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and execution.
• Represent the strategy function in internal forums and contribute to strategic governance processes.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor the strategy team, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, innovation, and accountability.
• Build capacity within the team to support high quality analysis, planning, and execution.
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the Strategy function.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Deep understanding of strategic planning frameworks, financial modeling, and performance management.
• Proven ability to lead strategic transformation initiatives and drive organizational alignment.
• Strong grasp of market dynamics, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and mobilize teams.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex insights into actionable strategies.
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, IT & Computer Science or related fields.
• CPA or a banking certification is an added advantage
• Master's degree in business studies is an added advantage
• At least 7 years' experience in Business or Strategic planning, Analytics & MI, or Financial Accounting, with at least 3 of these at a managerial level and having demonstrated success in leading strategic planning within a financial institution or similarly complex organization.

NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender-balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job opening date : 21-Oct-2025

Job closing date : 04-Nov-2025