Analyst: Strategic Projects and Business Optimisation-CA(SA) at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

To contribute towards the enhancement of business and strategic capability through: 

• Participating in the interpretation of business strategy and support the design and development of innovative solutions supporting strategy implementation
• To analyse areas of business efficiency and design and implement solutions to achieve business excellence
• To support the identification and maintenance of strategic partnership opportunities with external organisations (through research and analysis) that will enhance Capitec’ business offering 
• To support the division/department and Executives with strategic focus, work delivery and problem-solving

Experience

Minimum:

• Minimum of 3 -5 years’ experience within a financial or retail environment
• Proven experience in the development of new business cases/concepts/ideas
• Proven experience in building and managing business / partner relationships
• Proven experience in interacting/engaging and transferring knowledge effectively, to a wide range of Internal & external stakeholders, up to Executive level
• Experience in data analysis and developing basic financial models 

Ideal:

• 3+ years’ experience in financial services 

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Honours Degree in Commerce or Business Management

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

Knowledge

Minimum:

• Understanding of Financial Services products and services
• Commercial business knowledge 
• ‘Start up’ type techniques and processes 
• Applying innovative and creative concepts into a practical commercial environment
• Business research techniques and models
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook capabilities
• Data and analytics

Ideal:

• In-depth industry knowledge, specifically in relation to developments (banking of the future, as well as opportunities directly or indirectly related to banking)
• Knowledge of advanced financial modelling skills and methods

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Business writing skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Presentation Skills
• Researching skills