CFO Corporate & Investment Banking

Our client is a well‑established and reputable financial institution in the GCC, recognized for its leadership and with a strong legacy of stability, innovation, and growth. The institution offers a comprehensive suite of banking solutions across corporate, institutional, and investment banking segments. The institution is committed to digital innovation, operational excellence, and upholding the highest standards of governance and customer service.

The institution seeks an accomplished and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for its Wholesale Banking division, covering Corporate & Investment Banking and Financial Institutions. The role encompasses financial leadership, ensuring alignment with group strategy while driving performance, cost efficiency, and digital transformation of finance processes. The CFO will play a strategic partner role, providing insights that shape financial strategy, capital planning, and risk management in a complex and dynamic environment.

The CFO will formulate and execute the financial strategy for wholesale banking, ensuring effective performance management, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. A critical aspect of the role is leading digitalization and automation of finance functions, optimizing internal processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. The CFO will also oversee financial governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and maintaining high standards of internal control.

The role includes delivering business‑aligned financial reporting, partnering with product and business leaders to enhance profitability, and engaging with regulators, auditors, and board committees. Additionally, the CFO will lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant postgraduate/professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in banking, with significant exposure to wholesale banking.
• At least 10 years in a senior finance leadership role within a major financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading finance functions.
• Hands‑on experience in digitalization, automation, or finance process transformation.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, corporate banking products, and institutional client segments.
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements in global jurisdictions.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence at senior and board level.
• Proven ability to lead through transformation and manage change across complex, cross‑border environments.
• High integrity, with a strong sense of accountability and sound judgment.

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