Digital Strategy Analyst at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• A Digital Strategy Analyst's role is to assist the Digital Platform Services team in executing on the Digital Strategy. The Digital Strategy Analyst will assist with the implementation and tracking of the strategy. The analyst is is responsible for driving various initiatives and digital transformation. The team seeks to be a catalyst for digital change and drive end-to-end process transformation and hyper-efficiency in partnership with other digital functions and disciplines

Job Description

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Strategy Execution and Measurement

• Collaborate with the leadership team to establish and implementation the strategic goals and objectives through the Objective and Key Result (OKR) methodology
• Build any forecasting as required for key metrics of the scorecard to allow for data-led risk management; 
• Prove the concept of the Digital Adoption measurement framework by collecting and validating the data for SA and ARO at a granularity that will enable strategic decisioning and discussion on the Digital OKR 
• Define the specifications and requirements for a tool for the digital adoption measurement framework;
• Prove the concept of the hyper-efficiency measurement framework by collecting and validating the data for SA and ARO at a granularity that will enable strategic decisioning and discussion on the Digital OKR 
• Define the specifications and requirements for a tool for the hyper-efficiency measurement framework;

Digital Research, Change and Transformation

• Drive research and best practice into a culture that enables digital dexterity — the ambition and ability to use technology for better business outcomes
• Support and facilitate innovative digital strategies to test new ideas to support the future of work
• Demonstrate digital dexterity and create a culture of workforce digital dexterity by driving leadership in adoption (what), enablement (how) and influence (why) to drive digital business goals (when)
• Explore and improve how employees digitally engage with each other, as well as with customers and business partners
• Have a deep understanding and perspective on digital megatrends and macroeconomics across Africa and the globe to inform CIBs views, actions, and potential impact
• Continually seeking new research and experimentation opportunities on focus areas to aid understanding of the key technology areas as well as the local and global landscape in core areas of focus (i.e., 5G connectivity, IoT, AI, ESG, NFTs, Digital Currencies, Metaverse, AR/VR)
• Investigate and drive proof of concepts into tools and solutions that will drive digital transformation across CIB

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain solid connections with essential stakeholders such as suppliers, and Manco members, team members and Digital Platform Services internal business partners.
• Provide expertise to develop digital programs, projects or experiential opportunities at scale that are focused on digital skills across CIB and Absa Group
• Act as an ambassador and role model in terms of both delivery and behavior

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)