
Senior Strategy Analyst (Contract)
- Sandton, Johannesburg
- Contract
- Full-time
- Support the delivery of ClB's long- and short-term strategy process as well as any strategic projects that align with the cluster's goals and market opportunities
- Lead and facilitate strategic brainstorming sessions and discussions across CIB
- Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on strategic matters
- Provide strategic insights and thought leadership aligned to the strategic planning process
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies and initiatives, making adjustments as needed to ensure their success
- Create strategic progress and performance reports for senior stakeholders on a regular basis
- Act as the custodian of all strategic messaging, providing input and ensuring consistency across events, awards, induction and internal communications
- Partner and collaborate with business units to align strategic content as required
- Foster innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging both data and intuition
- Challenge assumptions and conventional thinking to unlock creative solutions
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with CIB and Group stakeholders in a way that results in aligned thinking
- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather diverse perspectives and ensure alignment
- Act as a liaison between the CEO's office, the strategy team and the BU's to streamline communication for various projects and initiatives
- Share information in different ways to increase stakeholders understanding
- Strong ability to articulate ideas and persuade stakeholders
- Stay abreast in field of expertise and deliver on the expectations from stakeholders
- Inspire team members by fostering a culture of curiosity and strategic thinking
- Create a client service culture and be willing to support across the team where required
- Encourage open communication and cross-functional teamwork to align efforts and achieve shared goals
- Promote a shared understanding of ClB's shared vision and how individual contributions support it
- 3- 5 years experience in analytical and strategic environment
- Bachelor's Degree in BSC, BCOM, BA, Engineering or related qualification
- MBA, CFA
- Banking and/ or consulting experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop data-driven insights
- Excellent research and data analysis abilities, with proficiency in using analytical tools and software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to different stakeholders
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong business acumen and a solid understanding of key strategic concepts and frameworks
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Building Partnerships
- Decision Making
- Business Acumen
- Managing Relationships
- Planning and Organizing
- Preference will be given to individuals from underrepresented