Assistant Manager Strategy Research & DevelopmentWhat isAssistant Manager Strategy Research & Development- MMBL? As an Assistant Manager in Strategy Research & Development, you will be responsible for building the bank's intelligence base and translating it into strategy-grade outputs.Conduct structured research across internal and external sources, track competitive developments, assess the bank's own performance data, and contribute directly to strategic initiatives that shape Mobilink Bank's direction.This role suits someone who reads widely and thinks carefully — someone as comfortable building an Excel model as they are structuring a boardroom presentation.If your idea of a productive day involves finding a signal in a noisy market and turning it into something a decision‐maker can act on, this role is built for you.WhatAssistant Manager Strategy Research & Development- MMBL does? Research & Market IntelligenceConduct ongoing external research on industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic shifts relevant to Pakistan's banking and fintech landscape.Identify global best practices in digital banking, microfinance, financial inclusion, and payments — and develop considered views on their applicability to Mobilink Bank's operating model.Monitor primary and secondary sources including SBP publications, CGAP reports, industry journals, analyst briefings, and international financial institution research.Maintain a structured knowledge base of research findings, market intelligence, and strategic reference material that the wider team can draw on across planning cycles.Competitive IntelligenceTrack and analyze competitive developments across Pakistan's banking, microfinance, and fintech sectors — including product launches, strategic pivots, partnerships, and pricing moves by priority peers.Build and maintain ongoing competitive profiles of key institutions and synthesize findings into actionable intelligence for the department's planning cycle.Proactively identify patterns in competitor behavior and market positioning before they become obvious — this is a forward‐looking function, not a reporting one.Internal Data AssessmentConduct structured assessments of the bank's internal performance data across relevant business verticals, identifying trends, anomalies, and strategic implications.Collaborate with Finance, Product, and Operations to source and validate internal data for strategy use cases, ensuring analytical integrity across all inputs.Support the development of analytical frameworks and decision‐support tools that enable the department to provide evidence‐based recommendations to senior leadership.Insight Structuring & CommunicationTranslate research and analytical outputs into clear, well‐structured presentations for senior leadership and executive audiences — accuracy and visual clarity are non‐negotiable.Build high‐quality Excel models, trackers, and dashboards to support strategic analysis and planning deliverables, with rigorous attention to data accuracy and logical structure.Develop written briefs, strategy memos, and executive summaries that distill large volumes of information into clear, well‐argued narratives.Own the quality of your deliverables end‐to‐end — formatting, logic, and data accuracy before anything leaves the team.Strategic Project ContributionSupport the design and execution of strategic initiatives across the bank's priority agenda, including digital transformation, SME banking expansion, sustainability programs, and new business development.Contribute to project planning, workstream coordination, and milestone tracking on cross‐functional strategy projects, ensuring outputs are delivered on time and to standard.Assist in building business cases, strategic proposals, and initiative frameworks for leadership review and approval.Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather inputs, align on deliverables, and ensure strategic projects are grounded in evidence and clearly reasoned.What are we looking for and what does it require to beAssistant Manager Strategy Research & Development- MMBL? Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.2–4 years of relevant experience in strategy, research, management consulting, or financial analysis within banking, fintech, or professional services.Demonstrated ability to conduct primary and secondary research, synthesize complex information from multiple sources, and extract meaningful strategic insights.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel — including financial modeling, pivot analysis, dynamic dashboards, and structured data management.Strong command of Microsoft PowerPoint — with the ability to produce clean, executive‐level presentations from raw analytical inputs.Clear written communication: ability to produce a well‐structured brief that says something specific, precise, and useful.High attention to detail — you notice what others miss, and you do not send something out until it is right.Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel without losing quality or missing deadlines.Job Locations:Head OfficeAbout MMBL:Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. is providing banking services to over 48 million registered users including 20+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 114 branches and 270,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan installments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion.MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer‐centric approach in all aspects of our business.Why Join MMBL ?This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and playing a key role in driving transformative change. Our team is committed to empowering millions with the tools necessary to succeed in the digital age, and we're looking for a talented individual to join us in this endeavour.Short DescriptionJob Type: PermanentPositions: 1Posted On: May 14, 2026Last Date: May 18, 2026Grade: OG-IDepartment: Strategy,Sustainability&Women Financial Inclusion#J-18808-Ljbffr