Strategy Analyst - Group Strategy

Job Snapshot

Strategy Analyst
- Group Strategy Job Snapshot Role:
Strategy Analyst
- Group Strategy

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Banking Function:
Analyst

Experience:

Minimum 1 to 2 years Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is seeking a Strategy Analyst
- Group Strategy for an on-site role in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position supports the development and delivery of the Bank 's long-term strategy through structured research, financial and market analysis, modelling, and strategic project support. Working across businesses, functions, subsidiaries, and geographic areas, the role will contribute fact-based insights that support strategic decision-making across the Group.

Country: UAE City:
Abu Dhabi Industry: Banking Function:
Analyst Salary:
Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality:
Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement:
On-site

The Group Strategy team manages the formulation, direction, and delivery of FAB 's long-term plans. The Strategy Analyst will support this mandate by conducting internal and external analysis, developing market and competitor intelligence, and contributing to strategic work streams under the guidance of senior colleagues. For administrative purposes, the role reports to the VP
- Business Insights and Strategy while collaborating broadly with members of the Group Strategy function.

• Conduct structured research covering banking, macroeconomic, regulatory, and competitive developments.
• Analyse financial, economic, and market data to identify trends, implications, and opportunities relevant to FAB 's strategic priorities.
• Compile market and competitor intelligence to support strategy development.
• Develop an understanding of the external environments in which FAB operates across its geographic markets.
• Build knowledge of the Bank 's internal environment to place strategic questions and business issues in the appropriate context.
• Monitor UAE and global banking developments and summarize relevant findings for the strategy team.
• Work with quantitative and qualitative information published by financial institutions, market intelligence firms, government entities, and supranational bodies.
• Support senior colleagues in developing fact-based perspectives and strategic recommendations.

• Build and maintain Excel-based models for quantitative analysis.
• Support scenario evaluation and business case development.
• Analyse financial statements, performance indicators, economic information, and market data.
• Apply knowledge of banking financials, economics, and modelling when interpreting data.
• Validate assumptions and maintain analytical rigor across assigned work streams.
• Enhance analytical tools and templates to improve the efficiency and quality of strategy deliverables.

The Strategy Analyst will translate complex analysis into clear and structured materials that can support internal discussions and decision‑making.

• Prepare high-quality presentations for senior members of the Group Strategy team.
• Present analytical findings and financial information in a clear and impactful visual format.
• Synthesize internal and external information into concise viewpoints and discussion materials.
• Develop draft slides and supporting analysis within agreed timelines.
• Contribute analytical perspectives during brainstorming and problem‑solving sessions.

• Support assigned strategic work streams by coordinating inputs and tracking progress.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the Bank to gather information and validate assumptions.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects without assuming final…