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Lead ABN AMRO’s internal strategy consulting team and help shape the bank’s strategic agenda. You will advise senior leaders, direct high-impact projects and develop a team of approximately ten strategy consultants.
ABN AMRO Group Strategy is seeking a Head of Strategy Consulting (m/f/x) to lead this team and help shape the bank’s future.
Group Strategy is ABN AMRO’s internal strategy consulting department. It delivers enterprise-wide strategic projects for the Client Units, Functions and Subsidiaries, enabling the bank to anticipate fundamental shifts in the financial industry and evolving customer expectations. The team is part of the Strategy & Transformation unit, which reports directly to ABN AMRO’s CEO.
Your job
As Head of Strategy Consulting, you will lead the project portfolio and people agenda for a team of approximately ten generalist consultants within Group Strategy. Your key responsibilities are to:
Deploy the team against the bank’s highest-priority strategic questions, balancing business needs, team capacity, required capabilities and individual development
Attract, recruit, coach and develop strategy consultants at every level
Define ABN AMRO’s near- and long-term vision and develop value-creating strategies informed by external perspectives, market trends and capability assessments
Support the Executive Board in reviewing and prioritising the strategic agenda across the bank, in cooperation with the Strategy Execution & Implementation and Strategic Portfolio Management teams
Within Group Strategy, you will engage directly with the Executive Board and senior leaders across ABN AMRO and have a mandate to shape the bank-wide strategic project agenda. You will collaborate closely with specialist strategists and transformation leaders while building a high-performing consulting team. The role provides a broad view of ABN AMRO and its position in the banking landscape, as well as a potential pathway to wider leadership roles across the bank.
As Head of Strategy Consulting pool, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of ABN AMRO. The role is challenging and demanding. Therefore, we are looking for highly talented and enthusiastic colleagues matching the following description.
Team oriented, balancing work-life and ensuring well-being and engagement of your team – approachable and ensuring an appropriate balance of delegation and control
The role calls for strategic judgement, influential leadership and a strong commitment to developing others. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following qualities and experience.
For further information you can contact - via mail - Marc Baan (Marc.baan@nl.abnamro.com) or Sophie Nagtegaal (Sophie.nagtegaal@nl.abnamro.com). The application process may contain an assessment of problem-solving skills and/or personal characteristics. Please submit your application and resume via the link on our website, to ensure an orderly process.
Your Future: Inclusive, Innovative, Sustainable
At ABN AMRO, we believe in "Banking for better, for generations to come." Equal opportunities for everyone are a crucial foundation, as we strive for an inclusive culture where all employees feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision of being a personal bank in the digital age aligns perfectly with the demand for surprising insights and innovative solutions, born from a diverse interplay of cultures and experiences. We focus on customer experience, sustainability, and building a future-proof bank, conducting annual reviews to ensure equal pay for equal work. Join a bank that embraces ingenuity and ambition, and make an impact with us for a better future.
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