Senior Manager Strategy

To identify opportunities and develop strategies that enable the acquisition of new and growth of existing markets in line with Nedbank Strategic objectives, enhancing the Nedbank brand and optimising revenue according to business objectives Job Responsibilities Strategy planning and formulation: Structure, plan and lead the delivery of strategic themes for CIB’s long- and short-term strategy process as well as any strategic projects that align with the cluster’s goals and market opportunities. Engage and manage senior stakeholders, and steer content curation for multiple BU strategies and key strategic themes as well as CIB’s overall three-year plan to Board. Lead, facilitate and provide input into brainstorming and working sessions for teams and/or key business unit strategies to ensure delivery of strategic outcomes. Craft the strategic narrative in presentations for executive committee and board review, ensuring alignment to overall strategic narrative and alignment to the Group’s strategy. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on strategic matters. Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across CIB and Group in a way that results in aligned thinking and enhanced delivery. Act as a critical liaison between the CEO’s office, the strategy team and the BUs to streamline communication for various projects and initiatives. Foster innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging both data and intuition. Challenge assumptions and conventional thinking to unlock creative solutions. 2. Strategic insights Provide strategic insights and thought leadership through market intelligence and research that assist in delivering on the strategic objectives of the project. Stay abreast of relevant market development and competitor landscape to ensure the CIB’s strategy continually adapts to operating environment. Make use of internal and external client data sources to support evidence-based strategic direction and initiatives. 3. Strategic communications and engagement Elevate the strategic communications pillar by creating awareness and ensuring consistent messaging of CIB’s overarching strategy. Manage the creation of all strategic messaging, presentations, induction materials and leadership communication. Oversee the design, curation and delivery of strategic content for leadership engagements and CIB staff updates, ensuring consistency and alignment with CIB's strategic narrative. Drive and oversee CIB's awards portfolio and process, ensuring alignment to CIB's strategic priorities and providing guidance on the project management of submissions. Manage the awards submissions with business units to prepare and submit award entries to award bodies, ensuring alignment with CIB's strategic narrative and enterprise positioning. Act as a senior liaison between the CEO’s office, the strategy team and the BU’s, coordinating communication and ensuring effective delivery of cross-BU strategic projects and initiatives. Job Responsibilities Continue 4. Strategic execution monitoring and reporting Lead the Monitoring and Reporting pillar by coordinating the development of high-quality strategic reporting and design, ensuring that CIB's performance reporting is accurate, insightful and timely. Lead enhancements in reporting templates and design standards, ensuring consistency, clarity and alignment with CIB's strategic reporting requirements. Scorecard management - Manage development and consolidation of executive scorecards and strategic KPI’s, to ensure timeous, high-quality deliverables that are aligned with strategic plans and deliverables. Performance monitoring - Lead the reporting on the effectiveness of implemented strategies and initiatives, working with business to communicate and influence adjustments needed to ensure success. Executive and Board reporting - Develop and prepare consolidated strategic progress reports on a regular basis, serving as the lead strategy stakeholder with business on one or more strategic themes or enablers. Design and curate high quality strategic content for interim and full year results analyst presentations, as well as the integrated report. Understand and clearly explain the link between the strategy and financial performance. Essential Qualifications - NQF Level Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification Bachelor’s degree: BSC, BCOM, BA, Engineering or any other related business or analytical field Master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Strategy, Finance or related field. Additional credentials advantageous: CFA, CA, CIMA or relevant strategic/analytical certification Minimum Experience Level 6-8 years’ experience in analytical and strategic environment within financial services, with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving delivery. Preferred Exposure and Skills Corporate and investment banking and/or strategy consulting experience Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesise complex information Advanced research and data-analysis skills with proficiency in analytical tools and frameworks Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience developing senior-level strategic content Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-pressure deliverables simultaneously Deep understanding of financial and strategic concepts relevant to corporate and investment banking Technical / Professional Knowledge Budgeting Business Acumen Business administration and management Business terms and definitions Change management Client service principles Communication Strategies Diversity management Employee training/development Organisational systems Principles of project management Relevant Nedbank product knowledge Relevant regulatory knowledge Staff resource planning Strategic planning Business writing skills Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms Governance, risk and controls Client Service Management Qualifying Sales Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Customer Focus Work Standards Initiating Action Managing Work High-Impact Communication Employment Equity Statement Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups. 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