Strategic Support to CEO

1 week ago

Sandton, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

As Strategic Support to the CEO, you have the incredibly important task of being a strategic partner, trusted confidant, and professional problem solver. Your days won't always go according to plan, as our client is agile and definitely not predictable.

The successful individual is a brave achiever, who has a high sense of urgency, who is passionate and lively, but who can also be brief and articulate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder Management

  • Build relationships with executives, Board members, and various other stakeholders across the Group.
  • Build and develop relationships with all employees.

Identification and Management of Strategic Initiatives

  • Develop and oversee strategic business initiatives.
  • Independent leadership of special CEO-initiated projects.
  • Recognise and initiate new business opportunities.
  • Prepare detailed analysis of new initiatives, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI projections, and risk assessments.
  • Organise workshops and strategy sessions to facilitate deep dives into critical issues.
  • Facilitate regular strategy review sessions, ensuring that strategic initiatives are on track.
  • Assist in the strategic allocation of resources, ensuring that key initiatives are adequately funded.

Research, Analysis, and Reporting

  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress towards strategic goals.
  • Conduct research and regularly provide comprehensive reports on market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.
  • Translate complex data into actionable insights, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.
  • Continuously monitor the internal and external environment for potential risks.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimise impact on the organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • CA / CFA / Honours / Bachelor Business Science / LLB degree.
  • Minimum 5 years work experience in a specialist role, ideally in corporate / M&A or equity analysis.
  • Venture Capital, investments, and private equity experience non-negotiable.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Entrepreneurial, works well under pressure.
  • Impeccable organisational skills.
  • Be a trusted confidant – this is the CEO's right hand, and your iron-clad discretion is important.
  • Ruthless prioritisation, not just for yourself but for our CEO too.
  • Problem-solving from the little things to the big things.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Superior time management abilities.
  • Strategic multi-tasking.
  • Consistently calm under pressure.
  • Expert level communication skills, getting to the point swiftly, smartly with absolute clarity.
  • Resourceful and able to negotiate – we are counting on you to make the impossible possible.
  • Supernatural proactivity and anticipation of the next move.
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