Senior Vice President, Team Head, Corporate / Strategic Planning

Role Purpose The Head of Strategy & Planning will lead the Bank’s strategy formulation, enterprise planning and performance-management agenda in India. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team, the role will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, provide forward-looking market and competitive insights, and drive disciplined execution of the Bank’s growth, transformation and efficiency objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, refresh and execution of the Bank’s medium- and long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with Group priorities, regulatory expectations and the India market opportunity. Partner with business and support-unit leaders to translate strategic objectives into clear initiatives, financial plans, milestones, ownership and measurable outcomes.

Serve as a adviser to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team on strategic choices, growth opportunities, business performance and high-priority enterprise matters. Lead market intelligence, competitor benchmarking, customer and industry analysis, and assessment of economic, regulatory and technology trends to support timely decision-making.

Own the enterprise scorecard and strategic performance-management framework, including target setting, progress tracking, variance analysis and management reporting. Coordinate senior management, Group and Board-level business reviews; develop clear strategic narratives and executive-quality presentations supported by rigorous analysis.

Lead cross-functional strategic and transformation programmes, resolve execution dependencies, identify emerging risks and ensure delivery against agreed objectives. Evaluate potential investments, partnerships, alliances and other inorganic opportunities through strategic assessment, business-case development and due diligence.

Requirements

MBA, Chartered Accountant qualification or an equivalent postgraduate degree in business, finance, economics or a related discipline. Typically, 15+ years of relevant experience in strategy team of a bank or strategy/ management consulting. Strong understanding of banking business models, products, channels, financial drivers, risk considerations and the regulatory environment.

Demonstrated ability to shape strategy, develop robust business cases and convert enterprise priorities into executable plans and measurable outcomes. Advanced analytical and financial-modelling capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise, decision-ready insights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing senior executives and preparing materials for executive committees and Boards.

Strong proficiency in presentation, data-visualisation and analytics tools; familiarity with automation and artificial-intelligence-enabled planning solutions is desirable. Core Competencies Shapes a clear enterprise agenda and balances long-term ambition with near-term delivery. Understands value drivers, customer economics and the financial implications of strategic choices.

Applies sound judgement, scenario analysis and data-led thinking to complex and ambiguous issues. Establishes clear governance, monitors delivery and intervenes early to address risks and dependencies. Builds alignment across a matrixed organisation and constructively challenges stakeholders when required. Location: Mumbai Job: Strategic Planning Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time