Head of Research and Strategy

Position Title: Head of Research and Strategy

2025-07-10 Kabul Full Time 10

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Banking
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As Per Organization Salary Range
Vacancy Number:	GB/HRD/18
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul

Organization:	Ghazanfar Bank
Years of Experience:	7-10
Contract Duration:	permanent
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field (Master’s Degree is preferred)
Close date:	2025-07-10

About Ghazanfar Bank:

Ghazanfar Bank, a full-fledged licensed commercial Bank, commenced its operations in March 2009. The Share Holders of the Bank belongs to one of the leading business groups of Afghanistan. As a leading business house Ghazanfar Group is involved in various key businesses sectors as a front runner such as import and distribution of Petroleum/Gas and other various important industrial sectors. Ghazanfar Bank started its operation in Kabul, Afghanistan, and is offering key financial services both under conventional and Islamic Banking. The Bank has since opened up its Branches at various key locations such as Mazar Sharif, Nayeb Abad Branch, Hairatan, Kunduz, Takhar, Pule- Khumri, Jalalabad, Herat & Kandahar besides opening another eight branches at Kabul in Sarai Shahzada, Shar-e-Naw, Karte Naw, Kote Sangi, Lase Maryam, Karte Char, Kabul International Airport and Wazir Akbar Khan. In due course of time, the Bank intends to expand its Branch Network in Kabul as well as at other key locations of the Country.

Job Descriptions:

• Lead the development, implementation, and periodic review of Ghazanfar Bank’s corporate strategy to ensure alignment with the bank’s growth objectives and regulatory framework.

• Conduct in-depth market research, economic studies, and industry analysis to support business development, product innovation, and customer service improvements.

• Monitor Afghanistan’s financial market trends, regulatory changes, and geopolitical developments that may impact the bank’s operations.

• Perform competitor analysis and customer behavior assessments to identify areas for competitive advantage.

• Design and implement performance monitoring systems and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track the progress of strategic initiatives.

• Prepare and present comprehensive strategy reports, research findings, and market intelligence updates to the CEO, Executive Management, and the Board of Management.

• Provide expert recommendations on market entry, product diversification, and investment opportunities.

• Lead and mentor the research and strategy team to ensure high-quality, timely, and reliable outputs.

• Engage with external stakeholders, research institutions, and regulatory bodies to gather relevant information and maintain industry awareness.

• Support the risk management process by providing data for strategic risk assessments and forward-looking analysis.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field (Master’s Degree is preferred).

• Minimum of 7–10 years of proven experience in corporate strategy, market research, or financial planning, preferably in the banking or financial services sector.

• Strong analytical, research, and forecasting skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.

• Solid understanding of Afghanistan’s banking sector, regulatory environment, and economic landscape.

• Proficient in using research tools, data analysis software, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Strategic Thinking and Business Planning

• Market and Industry Research

• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Financial and Economic Insight

• Leadership and People Management

• Effective Communication and Reporting

• Stakeholder Engagement