Manager: Strategic Projects

About Discovery 

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society. 

About Discovery Bank 

Discovery Bank is a bank like no other – a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We're all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you're adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that's safe and nurturing. 

Job Purpose 

The Manager of Strategic Projects works within the CEO's office where they will manage and own ongoing Bank and Discovery SA projects to delivery. The ideal individual will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are implemented in a timely manner, and in ways that are consistent with the organisational priorities, budgets and regulatory requirements. The role will also include work in the CEO's office to support the function of the CEO including Board reporting, and management of key events.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:

• Drive the development and implementation of products and programs for the business unit
• Responsible for driving the project plans and timelines within the CEO's office
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that all tasks remain on schedule. Manage project team and implementation meetings with staff and key stakeholders
• Conducts needed research and remains abreast of regulatory and market changes
• Communicates information to staff and stakeholders, through trainings and written documentation
• Develops written plans
• Creates strategy documents for the business unit
• Responsible for reporting to the Board and EXCO on as well as regulatory presentations and the interim/annual financial results
• Owns the results and regulatory communication within the Bank
• Develops progress reports and other data analyses, as appropriate
• Communication with internal business owners and subject matter experts
• Ad hoc research, analysis and projects
• Develop presentations, reports and other strategic communications

Personal Attributes and Skills 

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Simplify complex messages
• Innovation / Creativity
• Adaptability
• Customer service orientation
• Initiative
• Organisational awareness
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to recognise and resolve problems

Education and Experience 

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a numerical or analytical field
• 5 or more years relevant strategic project experience
• Previous experience with strategic projects in the banking industry will be advantageous
• Management consulting in a financial services industry will be advantageous
• Actuarial or finance background would also be advantageous

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.