Manager, Strategy Advisory at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

To provide the Strategy Formulation Advisory with research, analysis and presentation development in order to contribute to the generation of relevant business insights and facilitate the co-creation and alignment of organisational strategies and plans. To provide the Strategy Formulation Team with research, analysis and presentation development in order to contribute to the generation of relevant business insights and facilitate the co-creation and alignment of organisational strategies and plans.

• Execute assigned pieces of research and analysis within established framework and guidelines to provide strategic business insights that contribute to strategy formulation.
• Regularly assess the bank’s performance against industry benchmarks to assist the team to identify opportunities, issues or gaps that may require further evaluation or action.
• Participate in assigned projects (or project streams), deliver outputs within time and quality requirements to contribute to effective project outcomes.

Qualifications

 Minimun Qualifications:

• Business Commerce Degree or BSc Degree or B.Eng is essential. 
• Honours Business Commerce Degree preferable

Experience and knowledge & Skills required:

• 5-7 years Strategy planning or consulting in a Financial Services environment
• 3-5 years Quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• 1-2 years Successful facilitation of cross-functional teams
• KSA's
• Skilled in research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative analysis with ability to turn data into meaningful business intelligence.
• Group facilitation skills

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Inviting Feedback
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Resolving Conflict
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Intelligence
• Collaboration
• Conducting Research
• Data Analytics & Visualization
• Operations Commercial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Alignment & Execution
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Strategy Definition
• Working in a Matrix Structure