Strategic Support to CEO

Armstrong Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Strategic Support to the CEO to serve as a trusted partner and problem solver. The role involves stakeholder management, strategic initiative development, and comprehensive research and reporting. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have at least 5 years of experience in corporate/M&A or equity analysis, along with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a specialist role, ideally in corporate/M&A or equity analysis.
• Experience in venture capital, investments, and private equity is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with executives and stakeholders across the Group.
• Develop and oversee strategic business initiatives and lead CEO-initiated projects.
• Conduct research and provide reports on market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

CA / CFA / Honours / Bachelor in Business Science / LLB degree

Job description

As Strategic Support to the CEO, you have the incredibly important task of being a strategic partner, trusted confidant, and professional problem solver. Your days won’t always go according to plan, as our client is agile and definitely not predictable.

The successful individual is a brave achiever, who has a high sense of urgency, who is passionate and lively, but who can also be brief and articulate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder Management

• Build relationships with executives, Board members, and various other stakeholders across the Group.
• Build and develop relationships with all employees.

Identification and Management of Strategic Initiatives

• Develop and oversee strategic business initiatives.
• Lead special CEO-initiated projects independently.
• Recognize and initiate new business opportunities.
• Prepare detailed analyses of new initiatives, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI projections, and risk assessments.
• Organize workshops and strategy sessions to facilitate deep dives into critical issues.
• Facilitate regular strategy review sessions to ensure strategic initiatives are on track.
• Assist in strategic resource allocation to ensure key initiatives are adequately funded.

Research, Analysis, and Reporting

• Develop and monitor KPIs to track progress toward strategic goals.
• Conduct research and provide comprehensive reports on market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.
• Monitor internal and external environments for potential risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize organizational impact.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• CA / CFA / Honours / Bachelor in Business Science / LLB degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a specialist role, ideally in corporate/M&A or equity analysis.
• Venture capital, investments, and private equity experience is non-negotiable.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Entrepreneurial mindset, works well under pressure.
• Impeccable organizational skills.
• Discretion and trustworthiness as a confidant to the CEO.
• Ruthless prioritization for yourself and the CEO.
• Problem-solving skills for issues ranging from minor to major.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Strategic multi-tasking capability.
• Calmness under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, concise and clear.
• Resourcefulness and negotiation skills.
• Proactive attitude with anticipation of next steps.