Senior Strategy Specialist

3 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Isilumko Staffing Full time

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving organizational success? We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Strategy Analyst at a leading bank. As a key player in our strategic development and implementation process, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy Management:

  • Conduct strategic research and competitor analytics to identify opportunities.
  • Drive key strategic initiatives by engaging with stakeholders and facilitating cross-cluster decision-making.
  • Provide regular updates on long-term strategy development to company management.
  • Develop partnerships, strategic alliances, and associations while effectively representing the company's views.

2. Strategy Development / Formulation:

  • Facilitate the formulation of a three-year business plan.
  • Analyze key trends to enhance business competitiveness.
  • Lead discussions on strategic interventions and opportunities.
  • Obtain buy-in for the implementation of recommendations.

3. Business Planning:

  • Develop business planning guidelines and facilitate planning reviews.
  • Contribute to the creation of an annual Group business plan through cluster contributions.

4. Strategy Execution Monitoring:

  • Review Group strategic aspirations and milestones through analytics and reporting.
  • Ensure the execution of strategic initiatives by monitoring outcomes.
  • Coordinate strategic initiatives and collaboration through planning and review sessions.

5. Continuous Improvement and Corporate Citizenship:

  • Identify opportunities to improve business processes, models, and systems.
  • Contribute to a culture conducive to achieving transformation goals.
  • Research and recommend corporate citizenship initiatives in your area of influence.

6. Professional Growth and Development:

  • Ensure personal growth and effectiveness by completing learning activities, practicing experience, and obtaining/maintaining certifications.
  • Share knowledge and industry trends with the team and stakeholders during formal and informal interactions.

Qualifications:

  • Matric plus B.Com, Business Science degree, Economics degree, or BSc degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Chartered Account (CA), Masters in Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent business-related degree, or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Experience:

  • Minimum 8+ years working experience and relevant industry experience.

Advantageous Experience:

  • 3+ years of project or change management experience.
  • Strategy development experience at prominent strategy consulting firms.

Technical/Professional Knowledge:

  • Strategy development and implementation.
  • Banking procedures and industry trends.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency.
  • Principles of project management.
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge.
  • Risk management process and frameworks.
  • Financial Acumen.
  • Business writing and presentation skills.
  • Research and analytics.
  • Cluster-specific operational knowledge.
  • Business Acumen.
  • Banking knowledge.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Influencing.
  • Facilitating Change.
  • Earning Trust.
  • Decision Making.
  • Initiating Action.
  • Innovation.
  • Becoming a Business Advisor.
  • High-Impact Communication.


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