Unit Head – Strategy Design (AVP / VP)
National Bank of Pakistan
Published Date: • Karachi, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
“The Nation’s Bank”, National Bank of Pakistan aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. Being one of the leading and largest banks of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile and sustainable Bank.
In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated and experienced professional(s) for the following position in the area of of Digital Banking based at Karachi.
The individuals who fulfill the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following position:
Position / Job Title:
Unit Head – Strategy Design (AVP / VP)
Reporting to:
Wing Head – BI Data Governance and Analytics
Educational /Professional Qualification:
Minimum Graduation in Computer Science / Information Technology / Software Engineering / Engineering or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC of Pakistan
Candidates having a Master’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering / Software Engineering / Computer Information Systems / Information Technology or professional certifications in Data strategy Design / Data Science / Business Analysis or related certifications will be preferred
Experience:
Minimum 06 years of experience in Banking and / or Fintech and / or Capital Markets and / or Financial Institutions and / or Software House, including 03 years of experience in Digital Banking Strategy Design and / or Development and / or related fields
Candidates having proven expertise in establishing strategic frameworks and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives would be preferred
Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:
Proven track record in setting the direction for data and analytics initiatives that align with business goals and deliver measurable results
Strong track record in strategic planning, driving cross-functional collaboration, and influencing decision-making at the leadership level
Strong ability to communicate and collaborate across the organization, ensuring alignment and driving change from senior leadership to execution teams
Deep understanding of data governance, architecture, and enterprise tools to design and implement scalable, organization-wide strategies
Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:
To develop and implement an enterprise data strategy aligned with the Bank’s goals
To oversee data models and architecture, ensuring consistency, scalability, and integrity
To collaborate with business, IT, and analytics teams to create efficient data solutions
To drive data quality, metadata, and master data initiatives to support reliable decision-making
To lead cross-functional initiatives and governance committees to foster a data-driven culture
To evaluate and implement tools and methodologies to enhance data design and analytics capabilities
To manage vendor relationships to adopt emerging data management technologies
To lead and mentor the Strategy & Design team, enhancing technical and strategic skills
To define and track KPIs and metrics to measure the impact of data initiatives
To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Place of Posting:
Karachi
Assessment Interview(s)
Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteria will be invited for panel interview(s).
Employment Type:
The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed on discretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensation package and other benefits as per Bank’s Policy / rules.
Apply within 10 working days from the date of this job posting.
Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview.
National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, religion, or disability.