Senior Analyst: Strategy & Analytics

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution is seeking a Senior Analyst: Strategy & Analytics for its Johannesburg office. This role focuses on managing strategic and operational functions while advising stakeholders on products and solutions to achieve business objectives. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, relevant educational qualifications, and the ability to build partnerships to drive analytics and strategic planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years in operational environment, 2 of which must be in analytics and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage business systems and ensure optimal performance.
• Lead product development initiatives and engage with stakeholders.
• Conduct strategic and micro/macro research as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Change management

Client service management

Business administration and management

Education

BSc or BCom Degree

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition: 139981
Title: Senior Analyst: Strategy & Analytics
Closing Date: 18 June 2025
Location: Sandton
Specialist Recruiter: William Mtsweni

Job Family

Investment Banking

Strategic Research and Analysis

Manage Self: Professional

Job Purpose

To manage and oversee strategic and operational functions for CSSB by advising stakeholders on products, solutions, procedures and systems to meet business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage business systems by working with the squad/s, making the necessary changes and enhancements
• Plan system enhancements and manage backlog – innovation, prioritisation
• Work with stakeholders to ensure business systems are performing optimally
• Ensure that systems and processes are operational and in line with external and internal audit requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and service providers (internal & external)
• Support the business (drive/lead and participate) – BAU, projects, Ad Hoc initiatives and Industry initiatives
• Drive and participate in product development by liaising with stakeholders
• Ensure new procedures/operating model blueprints are completed prior to rolling out initiatives
• Share information and knowledge with stakeholders' peers through meetings and discussions
• Manage the Service Level Agreements by ensuring that deliverables meet clients' expectations
• Engage internal stakeholders through regular communications and ongoing networking sessions
• Ensure continuous improvement goals are achieved by creating an environment whereby self and team are encouraged to challenge the status quo by initiating constructive debates about work practices and areas for improvement
• Improve productivity and reduce costs by improving work processes through offering innovative ideas and input and soliciting input from managers and teams
• Compile management and strategic reporting
• Conduct micro and macro research as requested

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• BSc or BCom Degree
• MBA will be an advantage

Minimum Experience Level

• 5 years in operational environment, 2 of which must be in analytics and strategic planning

Additional Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business administration and management
• Change management
• Client service management
• Communication Strategies
• Diversity management
• Strategic planning

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Decision-making process
• Business Acumen
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building Partnerships
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Guiding Team Success
• Planning and Organizing

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