Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
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About the Position
We are seeking a Head of the Bank's Board with extensive experience in banking and finance to lead our strategic development and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development and implementation of the bank's long-term plans.
- Ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements set by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).
- Manage and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Foster digital transformation within the bank.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including shareholders, the Supervisory Board, and international investors.
Requirements
- Education: Higher education (Master's or Specialist degree) in economics, finance, management, or law. Additional business education (MBA, EMBA) or relevant international certifications are a plus.
- Work Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the banking or financial sector.
- Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of experience in managerial positions in banks (e.g., Board member, head of key departments) or in the financial sector in management and strategic planning roles.
- NBU Approval: Full compliance with NBU requirements for professional suitability and readiness to undergo testing and interview in the NBU Qualification Commission.
Professional Knowledge and Competencies
- Strategic Management: Deep understanding of macroeconomic processes, trends in the financial market of Ukraine, experience in developing and successfully implementing long-term business plans and development strategies.
- Regulatory Environment: Excellent knowledge of the Law of Ukraine "On Banks and Banking Activities," NBU regulations, capital, liquidity requirements (including ICAAP/ILAAP principles), and corporate governance.
- Risk Management and Compliance: Understanding of building an effective internal control system and three lines of defense, basic principles of managing financial and non-financial risks.
- Interaction with the Supervisory Board: Experience in effective communication with shareholders, the Supervisory Board, and foreign investors (including understanding the specifics of cross-cultural business relationships).
- Digital Transformation: Familiarity with modern financial technologies, automation of banking processes, and information security requirements.
Personal Qualities and Business Reputation
- Impeccable Business Reputation: Full compliance with the attributes defined by NBU regulations (absence of criminal record, professional disqualifications, negative management experience in the past, etc.).
- Leadership and Decision-Making: Ability to form an effective team, make informed decisions in high-uncertainty and stressful situations.
- Analytical Thinking: High level of financial literacy, ability to see the big picture, and calculate the consequences of strategic decisions for the bank's capital and liquidity.
- Communication and Negotiation Skills: Experience in representing the bank in government bodies, the NBU, before major clients, and international partners.
- Language Skills: Fluent in Ukrainian. Advanced English proficiency for conducting business negotiations and reporting to international stakeholders.
We Offer
- Opportunity to lead and shape the strategic direction of a prominent bank.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
About the Company
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