Business Strategy Consultant - Consumer Banking Products

Job Title: Business Strategy Consultant-Consumer Banking Products

Term: 12 months

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Division: Cards

Reports to: TBC

PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

As the Business Strategy Consultant Consumer Banking Products, you will collaborate as a strategic partner to a major banking client, providing insights and guidance to drive the growth and adoption of the consumer banking products. The roles primary purpose is to support the bank in defining business strategies, optimising product offerings, and implementing initiatives that enhance customer engagement, revenue, and market share.

By aligning the relevant solutions with the banks strategic objectives, the Business Strategy Consultant ensures the successful delivery of consumer banking programs and contributes to long-term value creation for both partners.

Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Analyse market trends, evaluate product performance, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate with internal and client teams to develop actionable recommendations
• Collaborating with senior executives, cross-functional teams, and external partners to deliver impactful business outcomes
• Be the trusted advisor to the banking partner, providing strategic recommendations to enhance product performance, customer engagement, and market competitiveness
• Lead and coordinate strategic projects and campaigns, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives across partners

Knowledge and Experience:

• The ability to analyse transactional data, generate insights, and measure product performance
• Experience managing cross-functional projects, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving results in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior banking executives, build trusted partnerships, and align solutions to client objectives
• Knowledge of competitor products, market trends, and customer behaviour to inform strategy and support decision-making

Mandatory Skills:

• Experience in developing business strategies, growth plans, and market expansion initiatives, ideally in banking or payments
• Strong ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver strategic initiatives on time, working effectively across multiple teams and functions
• Good understanding of consumer banking products (credit, debit, prepaid) and the broader payments ecosystem, including digital and fintech trends

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in a consulting firm or strategic advisory role, focusing on financial services, digital transformation, or product strategy
• Understanding of payment ecosystems, card networks, fintech partnerships, and digital payment innovations