Analyst (Bank)

3 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Discovery Full time R500 000 - R1 200 000 per year

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 

Provide analytical, strategic and problem-solving capabilities to support key organizational initiatives, and work on cross-functional operational activities within the CEO's office for the Banking division. Enable and operationalise the strategic initiatives of Discovery Bank's executive management team and work in the CEO's office to provide high level support to the CEO.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

  • Ability to problem-solve and implement complex and innovative solutions
  • Detailed research and analysis to provide substance to the ideas and direction of the executive team
  • Preparation of proposals for strategic partnerships and new products for both external and internal distribution
  • Monitor progress toward defined strategic and business benchmarks and provide updates to the team
  • Develop and implement strategies to ensure that all tasks remain on schedule
  • Conducts needed research and remains abreast of regulatory and market changes that impact the Bank and the SA composite subsidiaries
  • Communicates information to staff and vendors, through trainings and written documentation
  • Develops business reports and other data analyses, as appropriate
  • Communication with internal business owners and subject matter experts
  • Ad hoc research, analysis and project management
  • Develop presentations, reports and other strategic communications

Personal Attributes and Skills 

  • Self-starter with a strong drive for excellence
  • Strategic thinker
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Management and leadership skills
  • Competencies of storyboarding, presentation preparation and data visualisation is advantageous
  • Attention to detail (high)

Education and Experience 

  • A completed degree in either Finance, economics or actuarial qualification are essential
  • An honors qualification in either of the above fields is advantageous
  • Data analytics or actuarial experience is advantageous
  • Management consulting experience is 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.

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