Analyst (Bank) at Discovery Limited

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