Executive Specialist: Business Data Insights and

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together one story at a time.
- With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job Summary

Responsible for creating a future fit strategy and leading a business aligned data team, leveraging and contributing to the broader capabilities of the Chief Data and Analytics Office. Creating a culture of business partnership and solutioning through data and analytics.

Job Description

Experience, Education & Skills required:
- 10+ years leading teams in a similar environment and role.- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or similar preferred with at least 10+ years related data experience- Banking / Financial Services experience preferred- Strong stakeholder management skills- Ability to lead change in a team- Analytical and interpretive skills- Good judgement, problem solving and conflict handling skills- Strong commercial skills

Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Formulation and Execution:
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement data strategies that align with the business unit’s goals.- Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions and improve market positioning.- Develop a future fit operating model for the team, considering the long-term vision of the broader Chief Data and Analytics Office.

Customer Focus:
- Advocate for the customer by leveraging data insights to enhance service offerings and client interactions, either directly in the team or leveraging the broader Chief Data and Analytics Office.- Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously assess customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.- Foster a culture of innovation by driving initiatives that leverage data to create client-centric products and services. Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement change management strategies.

Leading Talent:
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of data specialists.- Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth and values orientated teams.

Operational Effectiveness:
- Streamline data processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Data Visualization and Reporting- Ensure reporting and analytics solutions meet the need of the stakeholders and align to overall Chief Data and Analytics strategy- Have a deep understanding of best practices when implementing reports and practical experience with Microsoft PowerBI.- Drive for full automation of all reporting, and continually look for more relevant ways of surfacing insights to stakeholders.

Analytics and Insights
- Identify opportunities through analytics either directly in the team or by leveraging the broader Chief Data and Analytics Office.
- Foster a culture of self-guided enquiry in the business units.
- Partner with the business units to find solutions and insights to meet specific business challenges.

Good Governance, Risk, and Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards in all data-related initiatives.- Develop, follow and enforce policies to protect data integrity and confidentiality.- Follow best practices for data management and utilization.

Data Commercialization / Sustainable Growth:
- Identify and pursue opportunities to monetize data assets, enhancing revenue streams through analytics.- Identify opportunities for business expansion and revenue generation through the effective use of data analytics.- Collaborate with business units to create data-driven offerings that meet market demands.- Develop and track key performance indicators to measure growth initiatives and success.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Data Science
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