Associate Manager, SME Strategy and New Business

Job Description

Title: Associate Manager, SME Strategy and New Business

Company Name: BRAC Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Bachelor/Honors

Bachelor’s degree from reputed university with satisfactory academic record.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Two years of experience in project management with international development agencies.

• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh’s financial inclusion, SME landscape & development sector ecosystem.

• Excellent communication and proposal-writing skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with impact assessment, M&E, and ESG reporting is a plus.

• Proficient in customer-centricity, self-propelled, and capable of meeting deadlines.

BRAC Bank PLC is a full-service private commercial bank in Bangladesh, aiming to become the most trusted, innovative and inclusive bank, driven by purpose and powered by people. It plays a pivotal role in shaping the country`s financial future, with a clear focus on sustainability. With the highest market capitalisation, the highest international shareholding and the country’s best credit rating, the bank leads the Bangladesh banking industry in key financial metrics. BRAC Bank is considered the standard bearer of good governance, ethics and values-based banking. BRAC Bank today serves as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses across every segment of the economy - Small & Medium Enterprises (SME), Corporate & Institutional and Retail Banking.

BRAC Bank seeks an ambitious, intelligent, purpose-driven, and enthusiastic individual for the following position in its SME Banking Division:

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Grade: SO / PO

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage with local and international multi-lateral organizations, development partners, and impact investors to find potential business scope.

• Prepare concept notes, proposals, and pitch decks for different projects with international development organizations aligned with business needs and development goals.

• Extend day-to-day support for negotiation, onboarding, and compliance processes related to special projects.

• Monitor and track global development trends in financial inclusion innovation, and SME business related to gender-gap, promotion of smart agriculture and climate change etc.

• Oversee end-to-end project cycle including (but not limited to) budgeting, fund utilization, impact tracking, and reporting.

• Maintain various project documentation and records to be compliant with different international development partners and bank’s internal controls.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for successful project execution and implementation.