Manager Strategic Initiatives

5 days ago

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Pakistan Banks Association Full time 104,000 - 130,878 per year

Manager, Strategic Initiatives – Pakistan Banks Association (PBA)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) is seeking a motivated professional to join its Strategic Initiatives team. Reporting to the COO/Secretary, this role supports high-impact initiatives in SME & Agri Finance, Housing Finance, and Digital & Technology enablement in banking. The candidate will engage with member banks, regulators, and government stakeholders to drive sector-wide transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Support planning, execution, and follow-up of priority sector initiatives (Housing, SME, Agri, Digital Financial Services).

* Prepare briefing notes, presentations, meeting summaries, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

* Coordinate engagement with member banks and financial institutions on strategic and operational matters.

* Liaise with regulators and ministries as part of ongoing initiatives.

* Track industry developments and provide analytical inputs for PBA's advocacy and policy work.

* Organize working groups, sub-committees, and stakeholder roundtables.

* Support the COO's office and PBA Secretariat with day-to-day operational tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or related fields.

* Minimum 5 years of experience in banking/financial services; exposure to digital financial services or fintech preferred.

* Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project coordination skills.

* High level of initiative, ownership, and professionalism in a collaborative environment.

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

* Interest or experience in digital financial services, fintech, financial inclusion, or policy reform is highly valued.

* Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with attention to detail.

* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to deliver under tight timelines with minimal supervision.

* Commitment to diversity, professional ethics, and respect for different perspectives.

WHY JOIN PBA?

* Work directly with the COO on national-level initiatives shaping the future of banking.

* Contribute to sector-wide reforms impacting financial inclusion and digital transformation.

* Engage with senior leadership across banks, regulators, and ministries.

* Gain cross-cutting exposure in policy, strategy, innovation, and financial inclusion.

ABOUT PBA

The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) is the apex industry platform representing the country's banking and financial services sector. Established in 1953, PBA facilitates policy advocacy, regulatory coordination, and ecosystem development in partnership with the State Bank of Pakistan, Ministry of Finance, FBR, and other stakeholders.

PBA leads initiatives in SME & Agri finance, digital adoption, payments modernization, ESG, cybersecurity, risk management, and housing finance—driving innovation, interoperability, and inclusive growth across the banking sector.

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