Consultant at Monocle

As a consultant and/or analyst at Monocle your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Working both independently and in a team of consultants.
• Engaging with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Performing data analysis and data mining on large data sets.
• Documenting business and data requirements.
• Documenting functional and technical requirements for large system implementations.
• Design and implement management reports and dashboards.
• Write, read and analyse various computer programming languages, for example SQL.
• Compiling presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Identifying and anticipating risks within projects and escalating such risks or concerns to the relevant Senior Manager and/or stakeholder (both internal and external to Monocle).
• Solving complex industry specific problems.
• Ensuring a high quality of deliverables and outputs on all projects.
• Participating in internal Monocle projects.
• Continuously developing business knowledge and technical skills in the areas in which Monocle provides
• consulting services.

What can you expect from Monocle?

• Gaining knowledge on interesting subject matter topics within the Financial Service Industry.
• Achieving advanced technical capabilities through Monocle’s highly reputable in-house training.
• Social, sporting and company events that will enable you to interact with Monocle employees at all levels.
• Opportunities to engage with people on projects outside of the direct project environment, as part of Monocle’s core objective to promote comradeship.
• On-the-job experience with the guidance of Monocle Directors and Executives.
• Mentorship from industry professionals within Monocle on a range of topics, including career advice, promotion goals, training needs and general guidance.
• Support from Monocle’s Project Management Office, which will ensure that the projects assigned to you are within the boundaries of value-added work.

The Ideal Monocle Employee:

• Holds a degree (minimum requirement) with strong preference for an honours degree qualification.
• Has subject matter knowledge in banking, insurance and/or consulting.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in banking, insurance or consulting.  
• Tools such as SQL, SAS, VBA and BI are advantageous.
• Certifications in CFA, CIMA, FRM and/or FRR are advantageous.

 Monocle is looking for individuals that:

• Are open-minded and adaptable to change.
• Are looking to gain consulting experience in various fields.
• Are able to perform under high pressure whilst meeting client objectives.
• Respect Monocle’s values and support their colleagues.
• Are looking to participate in a fast-paced company culture.
• Are always challenging themselves to grow and improve their knowledge and technical skills.
• Trust that the management of Monocle will lead them towards success.
• Are invested in building a better and stronger South Africa.

Recruitment Process:

• During the interview process, you will have the opportunity to meet with different representatives from Monocle, including the Human Resource’s department and Executives, while also having the chance to demonstrate your cognitive abilities in various assessments.
• We understand that you will have lots of interesting questions for us, to decide whether Monocle will be a good fit for you and your career aspirations. Please come to the interview with these questions in mind, so that we can have the opportunity to engage with you on these topics.
• If you have a passion for finance and problem-solving, a relevant qualification, and think you have what it takes to join a team of your smartest and most driven peers, start your Monocle journey today