Associate Analyst

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Employer Active

Posted on 13 Oct

Experience

1 - 5 Years

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities of the role:

DISCOVER: Partnership Pipeline Management (10%)
Assist the team to incubate startups to conduct proof of concepts (or Pilots) with clearly defined MVPs for business objective validations.
Closely work with internal teams (Business, Technology, Digital...) for taking the qualified ideas and prototypes to market
Research and prepare relevant information and resources (e.g., market reports, competitor analysis) to support the Partnerships and Investment pipeline with potential opportunities.
Stay up to date on industry trends and developments within the fintech and disruptive or emerging technology landscape.

DEFINE: Collaboration and Facilitation (60%)
Assist with the implementation and optimization of a structured operating model with business teams to funnel opportunities, problem statements, and needs by proposing potential partners or investment opportunities.
Help the team to develop an objective scoring system to prioritize potential partners based on strategic alignment, solution relevance, market fit, and risk assessment, prioritizing high impact opportunities.
Assist internal teams (Risk, FCC, VMCP, etc.) to define governance, process and risk management framework around fintech/ startup engagements.
Assist with the development and implementation of program processes and workflows for efficient and effective partnership exploration to implementation.
Facilitate internal discussions and information sharing to ensure a coordinated approach to evaluating and potentially onboarding fintech partners or investment considerations.
Help drive internal alignment and secure cross-functional buy-in from business, technology, operations, legal, compliance, Sharia, and other key stakeholders.
Manage knowledge sharing, training and coordinate internally to help with change management activities related to new partner solutions.
Build trusted relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful delivery.


Skills required for this role:

Communication & People Skills
Leadership qualities as a person's person, managing their passion, continuously motivating and empowering colleagues to come forward and develop out of the box thinking.
Excellent at building and maintaining relationships with external partners/vendors and internal stakeholders, working cross-functionally within an agile environment.
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively influence people of all levels.

Attitude & Technical Skills
Very strong problem-solving skills (analytical skills, creativity, and logical thinking) to tackle complex issues; will at times go beyond application of existing know-how.
Self-driven, high energy, enthusiasm, commitment, courage, and entrepreneurial excitement, with a desire for ownership
Strong work ethic and a proactive approach, with the ability to think critically and strategically while challenging mindset, pushing boundaries beyond status quo and comfort zone.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Industry & Market Knowledge
Passionate about innovation and the potential of new solutions, including startup discovery and early-stage investments.
An understanding of the fintech landscape, latest emerging technologies, financial regulatory policies, and business trends in the FinTech space (highly desirable).

Previous experience:
Basic experience in customer-facing role with external and internal stakeholders (digital business and / or technology).
An understanding of agile delivery, product management or partnership program management, or a related field.
Interest in (or similar example) managing technology innovation initiatives, product integrations or ecosystem partnerships.
Passion for VC / fund management, or participating in Fintech engagement for accelerators/enterprises
Proven ability to bridge multiple personalities, cultures and geographies and with external partners/vendors with a strong business acumen with ability to understand technical concepts and communicate clearly to all levels.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Associate Analyst

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