Vacation Analyst

Youthopportunitieshub; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank Group is seeking a Vacation Analyst in South Africa to support the implementation of the business investment philosophy through data analysis, research, and support functions aligned with Nedbank Group strategy.

The role involves interacting with clients, presenting to stakeholders, and compiling data-driven insights across finance, economics, and investment domains while developing technical proficiency and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• 3rd year undergraduate or honours student; pursuing full-time Masters Degree.
• No prior work experience required.
• South African citizen.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and provide solutions through client interactions.
• Provide feedback and make presentations to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain economic, industry, and other data series through research.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Research

Presentations

Agile environment

Interpersonal communication

Financial knowledge

Education

3rd year undergrad

Honours/Masters in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Vacation Analyst Job Opportunity at Nedbank Group

Job Purpose

To assist with the implementation of the business investment philosophy through data analysis, research and support functions in line with Nedbank Group strategy, through the Nedbank Corporate and Investment banking

Job Responsibilities

• Assess needs and provide solutions Interacting with internal and external clients.
• Provide feedback and make business presentations to stakeholders.
• Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals. Compile; maintain and monitor economic; industry and other data series through research.
• Make investment recommendations by using quantitative and qualitative analysis Identify and interpret relevent information using logic to seek cause and effect relationships.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
• Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies.Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes; systems and policies and support implementation of new processes; policies and systems.
• Evaluate performance of fund/investment through regular financial performance reviews.
• Develop software proficiency to deliver required outputs.
• Express ideas or facts clearly in written documentation so that the content is understood by the recipient.
• Develop sound product and industry knowledge and understanding the regulatory framework.
• Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters; websites and attending sessions.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.
• Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames.
• Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge and sharing knowledge with team.
• 3rd year undergraduate/ honour’s qualification Or currently pursuing a full time Masters Degree
• No experience required
• South African Citizen

Types of Exposure

• Analysing situations or data that requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
• Influencing stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas
• Working in an agile environment with a group to identify alternative solutions to a problem
• Interacting with diverse people
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Interacting with various levels of management
• Managing multiple projects

3rd year undergraduate Or an honour’s student pursuing a full time masters degree in one of these fields:

• Computer Science
• Information technology
• Data and Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Finance and Economics
• Business Science
• Mathematics/ Statistics
• Sustainable or Development Finance
• Investment Management

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Banking procedures
• Business principles
• Business terms and definitions
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Numeracy
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills