Manufacturing Sector Analyst

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group is seeking an analyst to monitor and analyze the Manufacturing Sector. The role involves research, trend analysis, and collaboration with various departments to support market share growth and sector strategies. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and an understanding of business dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative changes impacting the sector.
• Compile monthly reports and analyze performance metrics.
• Research key sector variables and support credit teams.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and a strong regional and international presence, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey, shaping our future as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

The role involves monitoring and analyzing economic, regulatory, technological, and other relevant variables to understand the Manufacturing Sector. The analyst will collate data on customer and economic trends to identify opportunities for market share growth and support the development of sector strategies.

Job Description

Accountability: Business Management

• Promote collaboration among all departments supporting the Manufacturing sector (e.g., Communications, Compliance, Credit, Customer, Distribution, Finance, Fraud, IT, Marketing, MI, Pricing, Product, Risk).
• Monitor legislative changes impacting the sector and assess their effects on strategy and customers.
• Compile monthly reports on industry developments and progress.
• Analyze performance metrics to inform reviews and measure market share growth.
• Provide trend analysis and identify growth opportunities across various sectors and regions.

Accountability: Sector Intelligence and Support

• Research and report on key sector variables, trends, and outlooks.
• Support credit teams with research and feasibility assessments for customer deals.
• Assist in building financial models and assessing deal feasibility.
• Maintain data to support sector strategy planning.
• Assess market requirements for new products or services and identify potential markets.
• Develop understanding of customer needs and align sector offerings accordingly.
• Research and propose innovative solutions through industry engagement and external stakeholder interaction.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders on industry trends.
• Identify business opportunities and cross-sell potential through client research.
• Participate in knowledge sharing forums and communities of practice.

Accountability: Stakeholder Relationships

• Establish service level agreements with support units.
• Support internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in hosting events to enhance the sector's brand and relationships.

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies are required.

Absa Bank Limited is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, adhering to the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to promote workforce diversity.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to fill the position.