Strategic Analytics Lead — Growth & Insights

Placements24

George

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Attractive annual salary

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Strategy Analyst in George, Western Cape to drive analytical support for strategic initiatives, market research, and competitive intelligence. You will shape strategic direction with data-driven recommendations and robust modeling.

The role requires advanced quantitative skills, strong business framework knowledge, and the ability to communicate insights to clients and teams while mentoring junior staff. On-site in George with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics or related quantitative field.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive landscape analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
Develop sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions.
Analyze complex business problems and provide data-driven strategic recommendations.
Prepare detailed reports, presentations and dashboards for clients and internal teams.
Collaborate with consulting teams to integrate analytical findings into broader strategic plans.
Support development of business cases for new initiatives and investments.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to knowledge management.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of analytical outputs and data sources.