Strategy Analyst
1 week ago
**Job Advert Summary**:
Hello an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Hollard Life Solutions, Strategy and Insights area. We are looking to recruit a Strategy Analyst
Hollard Life Solutions’ Strategy team is responsible for developing and executing the business units’ strategy as well as strategies within its various distribution models and support functions. This includes addressing issues of growth, turn-around, strategy cascading and innovation. We strive to be a high-performance team and drive analysis-based decisions and actionable strategy through sound research, analysis, insights as well as facilitation which has real impact in the business.
Work as part of a project team to deliver research and analysis
Use your research, analytical and quantitative skills to conduct analysis as a basis for strategic recommendations
Provide support in the preparation of strategy session material and the development of strategy formulation projects across business
Provide support on strategy execution projects including assisting in pack creation (slide creation, formatting, data visualisation), research and analysis.
Provide research and insights on a regular basis to enable the organisation to make informed business decisions. This research will take the form of market, sector, competitor, disruptive technology, functional area insights as well as project specific research.
Support with the end-to-end preparation of innovation sessions which is meant to promote an innovation culture through the business.
Support the office of the CEO by providing support in the completion of packs for different governance forums associated with the Life Solutions
Co-facilitation of various strategic workshops
Project reviews will be aggregated to inform overall performance ratings. In addition to meeting project-specific KPIs, overall performance will be measured across the following dimensions:
- Research and analysis_ - Conduct primary and secondary research and produce robust qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Insight, judgement and strategy formulation_ - work with your manager to develop data-driven insights and use judgement to formulate relevant strategies
- Project management_ - plan, own and execute discrete components of work or analysis as part of a broader project
- Strategy execution and impact_ - engage with business partners to source relevant information, share insights and drive change
**Required Knowledge and Experience**:
3 - 4 years experience in Strategy consulting or an in-house Strategy function or as part of a Corporate Development (Office of the CEO) team.
Consumer or financial services highly advantageous
Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough, accurate qualitative and quantitative research and analysis is critical
Strong numerical and quantitative skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think strategically and problem solve
Strategy consulting toolkit skills (research, analysis, strategy formulation, operational improvement, business assessment, organisational design, etc.)
Effective people and project management skills
Effective consultation and facilitation skills
Broad short-term and/or life insurance knowledge advantageous
Knowledge of B-T-C channel strategies advantageous
Passion for innovation advantageous
Relationship building
Demonstrable critical reasoning
Strong relationship management skills
Excellent work ethic and diligence
Attention to detail
Commitment to quality
Pro-active
Good sense of humour and fun
**Educational Requirements**:
Honours level university degree in finance, engineering, statistics, natural sciences etc. (BEng, BBusSci, BSc)
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