Corporate & SME Business Relationship Manager

Owns business-IT alignment for Corporate and SME banking initiatives, including the SME transformation program. Builds business cases balancing business value and delivery feasibility, working with Corporate/SME business owners and IT Delivery, and tracks initiatives through to delivery. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with Corporate and SME business unit heads to identify, shape, and prioritize initiatives - Build end-to-end business cases: rationale, expected benefits, cost estimates, delivery feasibility - Translate Corporate/SME business requirements into scope that IT Delivery can plan and estimate, and translate delivery constraints back into business trade-offs - Own the initiative lifecycle from intake through business case approval, tracking progress against plan - Coordinate with vendors and consultants on proposals, SOWs, and feasibility assessments. And own vendor governance. - Prepare initiative documentation and status updates for management - Identify and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies proactively. - Keep Corporate and SME initiatives aligned with the bank's strategy program Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; MBA a plus - Strong understanding of corporate and SME banking products, lending, and onboarding processes - Proven experience building business cases bridging business value and IT delivery - PMP or equivalent certification preferred - Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills - Strong written and verbal communication in English and Arabic - Familiarity with SAMA regulatory requirements relevant to corporate/SME segments