Research and Business Development Specialist I Full Time NEW

• Research and Business Development Specialist I for Addis Ababa

Vacancy Details

• Vacancy Number: DB_EX/HO/048/26
  Vacancy Posting End Date: 11/11/2026

Job Summary

• Research and  Business Development Specialist I is responsible for conducting qualitative or quantitative research to undertake the feasibility of new market entry opportunities and area potential; assessing the local, regional, and global economic, social, political, and financial environment and their implications for the Bank. In addition, the job holder is responsible for conducting/initiating studies and evaluations to ensure market leadership of the bank’s services in deposits, foreign exchange, e-banking, and credit services.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management and/or related fields.

Experience

• At least Six (6) years’ relevant experience.

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Experience in analytical tools and research methodologies: Ability to use business data and statistical methods via analytical tools and research methodologies to provide insight into business performance and suggest areas and methods of improving operations.
• Root cause analysis:   Capacity to recognize business challenges, analyze root causes, and embrace innovative ideas and strategies to provide effective solutions through research and business development undertakings.
• Trend analysis: Ability to examine historical data to identify patterns and trends over time to forecast future outcomes, make informed decisions, and adjust strategies based on evolving market conditions and customer behaviors.
• Data analysis and contextualization: Ability to analyze data and uncover patterns, trends, and insights to understand its broader implications and translate them into actionable knowledge for informed decisions.
• Market intelligence: Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information about market trends, customer behavior, competitor activities, and industry developments.

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaboration: Encompasses a range of behaviors, including effective communication, teamwork, dependability, and engagement
• Team Work: Collaborating and communicating in a way that allows team members to share their strengths and expertise and to support each other in achieving their goals.
• Engagement: Active dedication and involvement from individuals or teams in collaborative endeavors, projects, initiatives, the Bank’s platform, culture, CSR initiatives, training programs, and, most importantly, the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Communication: Clear and successful exchange of information and ideas between individuals, ensuring a shared understanding.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change without disrupting operations and the ability to adjust to new situations and circumstances.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to always finding ways to do things better.
•  Agility: Ability to move quickly and easily.
• Responsiveness: Ability to adapt to change and meet new demands quickly.
• Customer Centricity: Understand customers’ needs and meet or seek to exceed their expectations by building long term relationships, adopting data-driven decision making, and engaging in continuously improving processes and methods.
• Relationship: Demonstrate readiness to collaborate, and build sustainable relationship with stakeholders.
• Empathy: Understand and share the feelings, perspectives and experiences of customers.
• Data driven; Consistently utilizing data to drive work and make informed decisions.
• Respect: is the glue that holds teams, organizations, customers together.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself with competence, integrity, and respect in a work setting.
• Inclusivity: Embracing diversity, respecting unique identities, and fostering belonging.
• Genuineness: Being authentic, sincere, and transparent in interactions, respecting the truth and authenticity.

Place Of Work

• Head Office, Addis Ababa