Role: UK Strategist

Location: London/Belfast

This role is being offered on a permanent basis.

• Do you imagine what the future looks like?
• Are you a forward thinker, progressive and dynamic? 

About the Role:

AIB Group UK plc are looking for an experienced Strategist to lead our Strategy & Corporate Development team, the role will report directly to a member of the UK Leadership Team, Head of Strategy, Sustainability & Stakeholder Management.

As we enter a new strategic cycle, we have taken the opportunity to review our business structure to ensure we are setup for success.  This has created an exciting opportunity for a senior strategist who will not only help us shape and evolve our business but will also play an integral role in delivering business growth strategies.

You will also have an integral part in the identification, review and execution of investments, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures on behalf of the UK Company.

Key Responsibilities Include:

You will be working alongside the function lead, UKMD and the UK Senior Management Team to develop and evolve the UK strategy, lead ad hoc strategic reviews and provide insights into strategic challenges both from an enterprise and macro perspective.

You will also have an integral part in the identification, review and execution of investments, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures on behalf of the UK Company.

What you will bring:

• Identifying internal and external opportunities for growth.
• Creating an overarching strategic narrative on UK business priorities.
• Playing an integral part in UK corporate development plans.
• Providing insights on macro trends, competitive risks, regulatory developments.
• Leads periodic in-depth strategic reviews on key business issues.
• Leads and manages the strategic planning process.
• Reviewing how we set up our business architecture for delivery of services either in the UK or Group for the benefit of the organisation and the customer
• Creation of a communication strategy internally and externally.  Internally ensuring understanding whilst generating colleague engagement and confidence.  Externally creating confidence and belief in the viability of the company.

People

• Leads and develops a motivated, cohesive and collaborative team that role modelling AIB’s brand values.
• Ensures the team is appropriately resourced by sourcing and developing people with the skills needed for today and the future.
• Promotes and role models a high-performing culture by setting clear and stretching goals and providing ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Improve staff engagement by;
  • Ensuring staff understand the business strategy and how this translates to their role.
  • Promoting a culture of feedback, listen and learn.

• • Creating a regular rhythm of communication  using a variety of channels.
  • Champions UK initiatives including embedding conduct principles and professional standards across the function.

AIB Brand Values

It is a given that the role holder will be a strong role model of the AIB Values:  Put Customers First, Drive Progress, Show Respect, Be One Team, Own the Outcome and Eliminate Complexity.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at internal.selection@aib.ie

Minimum Criteria:  Please note that the following criteria form the basis of your answers on the application form.

• Minimum 5 – 10 years relevant  experience in a  senior strategic role.
• Experience of taking the lead in driving potential investments, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures.
• High awareness of the importance of data and ability to interrogate and analysis of same
• Understands all facets and drivers of the business, and ability to make decisions with recognition of short and long-term implications. 
• High tolerance of ambiguity and ability to make high quality, holistic decisions under pressure.
• Strong commercial and entrepreneurial acumen.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complexity into understandable and practical implications and actions.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and strong developer and mentor of people with coaching capability.
• Authentic leadership skills with a passion for doing the right thing in a highly regulated environment.
• A leader who is consistent with what they say and do, creating trust and confidence with both internal and external stakeholders.

Life at AIB

At AIB, we have a clear purpose - Empowering people to build a sustainable future. We want to be at the heart of our customers’ financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. That goes for our employees too.

We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank.

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live.  Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.  More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie.

If you feel you have what it takes, click apply and fill in the online application form. If you would like more information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@aib.ie

By when?  Closing date is Monday 1st April 2024

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.