Analyst

Discovery Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a skilled analyst to support its CEO office initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and strategic skills, driving the monitoring and implementation of key business strategies. A background in finance, economics, or actuarial sciences is essential, with opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with a strong drive for excellence.
• Experience in management consulting is advantageous.
• Attention to detail is critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for strategic initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis for executive team proposals.
• Develop business reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Education

Finance background

Economics background

Actuarial background

Job description

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Bank

Discovery Bank is a bank like no other – a shared-value bank, designed with our clients in mind. We’re all about sharing the value that clients create when they manage their money well, back with them through exceptional interest rates and rewards. Our Vitality Money programme measures how well clients manage their finances, informs them of what it means to be financially healthy, and empowers them with the knowledge to get enhanced rewards for managing their money well. If you’re adaptable, a problem-solver, always questioning the way things are done, passionate about doing what is right, and obsessed with providing a quality service experience, we have a job for you where you can be your best in an environment that’s safe and nurturing.

Job Purpose

Provide analytical, strategic and problem-solving capabilities to support key organizational initiatives, and work on cross-functional operational activities within the CEO’s office for the Banking division. Enable and operationalise the strategic initiatives of Discovery Bank’s executive management team and work in the CEO’s office to provide high level support to the CEO.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

• Ability to problem-solve and implement complex and innovative solutions
• Detailed research and analysis to provide substance to the ideas and direction of the executive team
• Preparation of proposals for strategic partnerships and new products for both external and internal distribution
• Monitor progress toward defined strategic and business benchmarks and provide updates to the team
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that all tasks remain on schedule
• Conducts needed research and remains abreast of regulatory and market changes that impact the Bank and the SA composite subsidiaries
• Communicates information to staff and vendors, through trainings and written documentation
• Develops business reports and other data analyses, as appropriate
• Communication with internal business owners and subject matter experts
• Ad hoc research, analysis and project management
• Develop presentations, reports and other strategic communications
  
  

Personal Attributes And Skills

• Self-starter with a strong drive for excellence
• Strategic thinker
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Competencies of storyboarding, presentation preparation and data visualisation is advantageous
• Attention to detail (high)
  
  

Education And Experience

• Finance, economics or actuarial background
• Data analytics or actuarial experience advantageous
• Management consulting experience is advantageous
  
  

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.