Senior Director, Data-Driven Analytics & Strategy

PBT Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

PBT Group in Johannesburg is seeking a senior leader to shape innovative data-driven solutions for prominent clients in the financial services sector. This directorship role requires guiding strategic consulting and analytics initiatives, leading teams through complex projects and building strong client relationships.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop program roadmaps, and promote best practices while ensuring compliance with data privacy and model risk standards.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in financial services.
• Strong consulting and client engagement skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent project management capabilities.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Proven client management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver consulting and analytics programs, identifying innovative opportunities around data and related processes.
• Resolve complex strategic problems, setting the direction and roadmap for client program delivery.
• Manage complex project structures, particularly with multi-affiliate clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams across Product, Marketing, and Client Services.
• Lead, review, and inspire junior members' consulting and analytical work.
• Develop project pitches and secure new assignments.
• Deliver client training programs.
• Incorporate best practices globally within practice areas.
• Manage consulting budgets and resources.
• Liaise with client teams to optimize processes.
• Oversee workload and talent management within the team.
• Promote global best practices and innovative approaches.
• Ensure compliance with model risk, analytics rules, and privacy standards.

Skills

Consulting skills

Client engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Client management

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

PBT Group in Johannesburg is seeking a senior leader to shape innovative data-driven solutions for prominent clients in the financial services sector. This directorship role requires guiding strategic consulting and analytics initiatives, leading teams through complex projects and building strong client relationships.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop program roadmaps, and promote best practices while ensuring compliance with data privacy and model risk standards.