Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving organizational success? We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Strategy Analyst at a leading bank. As a key player in our strategic development and implementation process, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy Management:

• Conduct strategic research and competitor analytics to identify opportunities.
• Drive key strategic initiatives by engaging with stakeholders and facilitating cross-cluster decision-making.
• Provide regular updates on long-term strategy development to company management.
• Develop partnerships, strategic alliances, and associations while effectively representing the company's views.

2. Strategy Development / Formulation:

• Facilitate the formulation of a three-year business plan.
• Analyze key trends to enhance business competitiveness.
• Lead discussions on strategic interventions and opportunities.
• Obtain buy-in for the implementation of recommendations.

3. Business Planning:

• Develop business planning guidelines and facilitate planning reviews.
• Contribute to the creation of an annual Group business plan through cluster contributions.

4. Strategy Execution Monitoring:

• Review Group strategic aspirations and milestones through analytics and reporting.
• Ensure the execution of strategic initiatives by monitoring outcomes.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives and collaboration through planning and review sessions.

5. Continuous Improvement and Corporate Citizenship:

• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, models, and systems.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to achieving transformation goals.
• Research and recommend corporate citizenship initiatives in your area of influence.

6. Professional Growth and Development:

• Ensure personal growth and effectiveness by completing learning activities, practicing experience, and obtaining/maintaining certifications.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with the team and stakeholders during formal and informal interactions.

Qualifications:

• Matric plus B.Com, Business Science degree, Economics degree, or BSc degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Chartered Account (CA), Masters in Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent business-related degree, or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Experience:

• Minimum 8+ years working experience and relevant industry experience.

Advantageous Experience:

• 3+ years of project or change management experience.
• Strategy development experience at prominent strategy consulting firms.

Technical/Professional Knowledge:

• Strategy development and implementation.
• Banking procedures and industry trends.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Principles of project management.
• Relevant regulatory knowledge.
• Risk management process and frameworks.
• Financial Acumen.
• Business writing and presentation skills.
• Research and analytics.
• Cluster-specific operational knowledge.
• Business Acumen.
• Banking knowledge.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Influencing.
• Facilitating Change.
• Earning Trust.
• Decision Making.
• Initiating Action.
• Innovation.
• Becoming a Business Advisor.
• High-Impact Communication.