Strategy Executive

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa LexisNexis Full time

Do you enjoy delivering successful strategies?
 

Do you enjoy collaborating cross-functionally to deliver on common goals?
 

About our Team
 

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the Role
 

As the Strategy Executive, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive growth and profitability for the organization. You will work closely with senior leadership to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and create actionable plans that align with the company's vision and values. Your expertise in strategy development, project management, and data analytics will be critical to achieving the company's short and long-term goals.
 

Responsibilities
 

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve performance.
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans to achieve business objectives.
  • Project management, strategy formulation, knowledge in driving business performance.
  • Providing strategic guidance and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Conducting research and analysis, using data and data analytics, to inform decision-making on key business issues.
  • Monitoring industry developments and the overall market to inform adjustments in strategy.
  • Providing guidance and support to senior leadership on strategic decision-making.


Requirements

  • Have a solid background in strategic planning and implementation
  • Have relevant  MBA or equivalent
  • Possess exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively lead a team.
  • Business MI and reporting, administration, stakeholder management, finance, analytic insights and research capabilities.
  • Able to collaborate, support and drive team members to deliver on results, providing technical and professional guidance
  • Proven experience in Product & Digital strategies.
  • Be able to analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions experience desirable but not essential


Work in a way that works for you
 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive


Working for you
 

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Medical Aid
- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
- Study Leave
 

About the Business
 

LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
 

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