Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Strategic Data & Intelligence plays a critical role in driving the Bank’s transition into a data-powered Strategy organization. The role focuses on integrating data science, analytics, and AI/ML technologies into strategic planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation processes. The incumbent will design and manage advanced analytics models, AI assets, scenario simulations, and predictive insights to support high-level decision-making by the President, Executive Management, and the Board.
This position sits within the Strategy & Product Development Division, under the Strategy Data and Intelligence Unit.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Data, AI & Analytics Leadership
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Develop and manage a proprietary Strategic Intelligence Knowledge Base using AI, ML, and advanced analytics.
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Design, build, and deploy predictive models and simulations to identify risks, trends, foresight, and new strategic opportunities.
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Integrate generative AI and machine learning models into the Bank’s strategy planning, implementation, and performance tracking cycles.
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Run AI experimentation cycles, simulate economic and geopolitical scenarios, and generate insights to support organizational preparedness.
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Lead strategic insight generation by using data and AI to improve decision-making on development impact, project design, and investment strategy.
Development Impact Analysis & Predictive Modeling
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Collaborate with the development impact team to improve impact assessment methodologies using AI algorithms and predictive analytics.
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Build custom tools for profitability analysis, segmentation, forecasting, optimization, and performance modeling.
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Enhance the Bank’s data-driven decision-making culture through AI/ML-based strategic diagnostics.
Strategic Planning & Board Engagement
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Support the preparation of Board papers and strategy documents using data-informed insights.
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Generate reports on strategic foresight, scenario analysis, and AI-supported evaluations of emerging challenges and opportunities.
Organizational Integration & Operationalization
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Partner with the Organizational Architecture team to design target operating models that integrate AI capabilities.
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Contribute to the planning team by generating actionable insights for business plans and market expansion strategies.
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Improve the Bank’s strategic responsiveness by identifying emerging risks and opportunities across industries and geographies.
Ethics, Governance & Responsible AI
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Implement AI governance and ethical frameworks, ensuring transparency, fairness, and legal compliance.
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Promote a responsible use of AI and align AI initiatives with the Bank’s mandate and public interest.
Leadership & Collaboration
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Lead a high-performing team of AI/ML professionals, driving a culture of continuous innovation.
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Collaborate across internal departments and with external partners to embed AI in core business functions.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
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Education:
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Master’s degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
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A PhD is preferred.
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Experience:
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At least 10 years of experience in AI/ML, advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and data science, preferably in financial services or consulting.
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Strong leadership experience in deploying AI/ML models in production and enterprise settings.
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Solid understanding of AI architectures including Transformers, GNNs, GANs, RNNs.
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Hands-on experience with tools like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face, SQL, Python, R, Spark.
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Expertise in data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI.
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Strong command of forecasting techniques, neural networks, gradient boosting, regression models, etc.
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Deep understanding of data pipelines, infrastructure, and resilience in large-scale AI deployments.
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High proficiency in communicating complex technical ideas to senior stakeholders.
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Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CVs to Afreximbank@robertwalters.com with the job title “Senior Manager, Strategy & Product Development (Strategic Data & Intelligence)” clearly stated in the email subject line for proper consideration.