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. You will 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.
Research & Market Intelligence
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Conduct ongoing external research on industry trends, emerging technologies, regulatory
developments, and macroeconomic shifts relevant to Pakistan's banking and fintech landscape
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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
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Monitor primary and secondary sources including SBP publications, CGAP reports, industry
journals, analyst briefings, and international financial institution research
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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 Intelligence
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Track and analyze competitive developments across Pakistan's banking, microfinance, and fintech
sectors — including product launches, strategic pivots, partnerships, and pricing moves by priority
peers
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Build and maintain ongoing competitive profiles of key institutions and synthesize findings into
actionable intelligence for the department's planning cycle
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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 Assessment
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Conduct structured assessments of the bank's internal performance data across relevant business
verticals, identifying trends, anomalies, and strategic implications
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Collaborate with Finance, Product, and Operations to source and validate internal data for strategy
use cases, ensuring analytical integrity across all inputs
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Support the development of analytical frameworks and decision-support tools that enable the
department to provide evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership
Insight Structuring & Communication
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Translate research and analytical outputs into clear, well-structured presentations for senior
leadership and executive audiences — accuracy and visual clarity are non-negotiable
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Build high-quality Excel models, trackers, and dashboards to support strategic analysis and
planning deliverables, with rigorous attention to data accuracy and logical structure
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Develop written briefs, strategy memos, and executive summaries that distill large volumes of
information into clear, well-argued narratives
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Own the quality of your deliverables end-to-end — formatting, logic, and data accuracy before
anything leaves the team
Strategic Project Contribution
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Support 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
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Contribute to project planning, workstream coordination, and milestone tracking on cross-
functional strategy projects, ensuring outputs are delivered on time and to standard
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Assist in building business cases, strategic proposals, and initiative frameworks for leadership
review and approval
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Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather inputs, align on deliverables, and
ensure strategic projects are grounded in evidence and clearly reasoned
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Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline;
MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred
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2–4 years of relevant experience in strategy, research, management consulting, or financial analysis
within banking, fintech, or professional services
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Demonstrated ability to conduct primary and secondary research, synthesize complex information
from multiple sources, and extract meaningful strategic insights
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel — including financial modeling, pivot analysis, dynamic
dashboards, and structured data management
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Strong command of Microsoft PowerPoint — with the ability to produce clean, executive-level
presentations from raw analytical inputs
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Clear written communication: ability to produce a well-structured brief that says something specific,
precise, and useful
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High attention to detail — you notice what others miss, and you do not send something out until it is
right
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Ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel without losing quality or missing deadlines
Job Locations:
Head Office
About 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 endeavor.