Job Description

Job Type: Permanent
Grade: OG-I
Department: Strategy, Sustainability & Women Financial Inclusion
Positions: 1

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd is seeking an Assistant Manager – Strategy Research & Development to strengthen its strategic intelligence and support high-impact decision-making.

In this role, you will build and maintain the bank’s strategic knowledge base, conduct structured research, analyze competitive movements, evaluate internal performance data, and convert insights into executive-ready outputs that shape business direction.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys turning complex information into clear strategy—comfortable with both data analysis in Excel and executive-level presentations in PowerPoint.

📊 Key Responsibilities

🔍 Research & Market Intelligence

Conduct continuous research on banking, fintech, macroeconomic, and regulatory trends in Pakistan
Analyze global best practices in digital banking, financial inclusion, microfinance, and payments
Monitor SBP publications, CGAP reports, analyst insights, and financial institution research
Maintain a structured repository of market intelligence and strategic insights

🧠 Competitive Intelligence

Track competitor activity across banking, microfinance, and fintech sectors
Analyze product launches, pricing strategies, partnerships, and market positioning
Develop forward-looking insights on competitor behavior and industry trends
Build and maintain competitive intelligence profiles for key institutions

📊 Internal Data & Analysis

Analyze internal business performance data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
Collaborate with Finance, Product, and Operations teams for data validation
Support development of analytical models and decision-support frameworks

📑 Insight Structuring & Reporting

Convert complex research into clear, executive-level presentations
Build advanced Excel models, dashboards, and trackers for strategic analysis
Prepare strategy briefs, memos, and structured summaries for leadership
Ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality control across all deliverables

🚀 Strategic Project Support

Assist in strategic initiatives including digital transformation, SME growth, and sustainability programs
Support business case development and strategic proposals
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for project execution and tracking
Ensure initiatives are grounded in evidence-based insights

🎯 Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
2–4 years of experience in strategy, consulting, research, or financial analysis (banking/fintech preferred)
Strong research and analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex information
Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, dashboards)
Strong PowerPoint skills for executive presentations
Excellent written communication and structured thinking
High attention to detail and quality control mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

🏢 About MMBL

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd serves over 48 million registered users and is a leading force in Pakistan’s digital financial inclusion landscape. With a hybrid model of microfinance and digital banking, the bank operates through 114+ branches and 270,000+ agents, offering services including micro-loans, savings, remittances, digital wallets, and payments.

💡 Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to transformational strategy work that impacts millions of customers. You will be part of a team focused on innovation, inclusion, and data-driven decision-making in Pakistan’s evolving financial ecosystem.

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