Strategy Specialist

NedBank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a strategic management expert to support long-term strategy development and alignment with business objectives. This role involves collaboration with senior leadership, leveraging insights from data analytics to drive innovation and ensure the execution of high-impact projects. Candidates should have extensive management experience and be adept in strategic planning, data analysis, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years working experience and relevant industry experience.
• 2+ years Management experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and understanding of advanced technology and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support long-term strategy development and provide management updates.
• Conduct data analysis and competitor benchmarking.
• Guide senior leadership with strategic recommendations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor of Commerce: Financial Management

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

REQ - 139911

TAS - Keabetswe Modise

Closing Date - 13 June 2025

Job Family Finance Career Stream Strategic Leadership Pipeline Manage Self: Professional Job Purpose

To support in facilitating long term strategy development and provide company management with strategy updates. Develops and implements a strategy definition and implementation process in division; including measurements against long term strategy. Provides management with corporate performance measures, data analysis and competitor analysis and ensures functional alignment with Group strategy. Responsible for developing partnerships; strategic alliances and associations whilst representing the company’s views effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and support Medium term and long-term strategy and ensure alignment with Group objectives.
  Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Group Data
• Analytics Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned
• Monitor and drive execution of divisional strategy and action plans.
• Provide strategic insights through data analysis, competitor benchmarking, and performance metrics.
• Identify and implement improvements in business processes, systems, and services.
• Guide senior leadership with strategic recommendations and risk-aligned practices.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives and ensure delivery of high-impact, ROI-driven projects.
• Develop measurable action plans that translate strategy into execution.
• Foster a culture of innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align strategic goals.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate progress and insights.
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, ML, automation).
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Ensure alignment to Group planning and definition requirements by establishing standardised frameworks.
• Ensure functional alignment with Group strategy by providing management with corporate performance measures, data analysis and competitor and market analysis
• Ensure strategic alignment and realisation by translating divisional and group strategy into effective; clear and measurable action plans.
• Provide guidance to top management with regards to potential areas of improvement.
• Achieve quality and cost competitiveness which is made transparent to the client by providing structured services which are benchmarked to the industry.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.

Job Responsibilities Continue

• Proficient in Data Analytics and Strategy Analysis,
• Strong Communication skills i.e. verbal and written – Skilled at integrated reporting, business planning and creating dashboards that provide insights.
• Skilled at collaborating with Senior leadership.
• Business development experience- seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems.
• Good understanding of Strategic Planning and Execution- Demonstrate ability and experience to develop and implement data-driven strategies to support organisational goals and initiatives.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop actionable solutions from data analysis that inform a solid strategy
• Data Analysis: Analysing data from various sources (internal and external) to inform strategic decisions.
• Meetings and Presentations: Regularly meeting with senior management and other stakeholders to discuss strategy and progress.
• Report Writing: Preparing and create comprehensive reports and dashboards to present findings to stakeholders, Exco Leadership,
• Project Management: Overseeing the implementation of strategic projects and ensuring they stay on track as per roadmaps, agreed prioritisation and milestones.
• Identify strategic opportunities through market analytics, data and research, co-ordinate strategic initiatives and support to reviewing targets and milestones set.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership and cross functional teams to align data strategies.

People Specification

• This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and strong communication skills to bridge the gap between data and market analysis and actionable business insights that inform a strategy.
• Attention to detail is important.
• Apply critical thinking to shape the bank of tomorrow.
• Understand and knowledgeable on Advanced Technology and Analytics such as ML, AI, Generative AI and Automation. Ability to keep up with the developing trends in technology (Tech savvy).

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor of Commerce: Financial Management , Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Minimum Experience Level

• 12 years working experience and relevant industry experience.
• 2+ years Management experience is preferred.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Banking knowledge
• Banking procedures
• Business Acumen
• Business principles
• Business terms and definitions
• Business writing
• Communication Strategies
• Data analysis
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Governance, risk and controls

Behavioural Competencies

• Earning Trust
• Decision Making
• Facilitating Change
• Influencing
• Initiating Action
• Innovation
• Becoming a Business Advisor
• High-Impact Communication

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