Assistant Manager, Business Planning, Product House at Equity Bank Kenya

Position Overview: 

As the Business Planning, Assistant Manager, will assume a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Business Planning by coordinating a diverse range of activities, projects, and communication products. This position necessitates a blend of strategic acumen, operational proficiency, and robust leadership capabilities to ensure the seamless functioning of the product house and contribute to its success. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Operational Management:

• Drive operational efficiency by supporting product house processes, workflows allocation within the product house.
• Engage with product house teams and facilitate cross-functional coordination, enhance communication, and encourage collaboration across teams.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities, offering recommendations for enhancement. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication : 

• Create communication products and ensure that consistently and articulately communicate effectively to targeted audience.
• Prepare quarterly board reports to IT board committees and the Strategy & Investment committee as per the standard board agenda and priority areas. 

Performance Tracking and Reporting: 

• Regularly track critical key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support development of new performance measures as need be as per the Product house strategy 
• Monitor and share key insights from performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge the progress and success of product house delivery. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, IT, engineering, product management, project management, etc.).
• Strong Knowledge of appropriate communication and presentation Techniques and Tools (PowerPoint, Excel Analytics) is a must.
• Prior 4-5 years experience in a technology-driven company, banking, or related industry is highly desirable.
• Ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences and creating targeted decks.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong problem solving, quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Robust project management skills, including prioritization, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.