Head: Strategy, Business Development & Research

Description

• To provide strategic thought leadership to the Cluster by providing management information for the development and execution of strategy, managing strategic projects, and providing a risk management function to achieve Nedbank's strategic goals

Duties

• Ensure alignment and achievement of Nedbank strategy and create a competitive advantage by translating the Nedbank strategy into Cluster strategy implications
• Facilitate NNH cluster strategic planning by setting clear objectives for gathering cluster Exco views and prioritize for a 3-year cycle
• Ensure alignment and achievement of strategy, create a competitive advantage and improve the brand of the Strategy by translating the Nedbank and Business Unit strategy into a customized Divisional strategy
• 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
• Plan and implement effective ways to cascade and communicate the cluster strategy and strategic initiatives within the NNH Cluster
• Create new business initiatives and expand current channels by identifying opportunities through market and competitor analysis; recommending innovative ideas for services
• Provide relevant business intelligence to the NNH Cluster through proactive sourcing, analyzing and interpretation of data
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders through regular engagement and knowledge sharing
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders through participation in industry bodies, Nedbank committees and forums
• Champion the execution of strategic projects in the Cluster through programme management
• Manage risk by providing input to policy and procedure formulation, issuing guidelines, participating in interpretation of legislation and proactively managing changes on an on-going basis

Requisites

• Essential Qualifications - NQF Level:
• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree
• Preferred Qualification:
• Relevant professional qualification: Honors Degree in Business Administration, Economics or related Commercial field
• Minimum Experience Level:
• 5 (five) years minimum Management experience
• A Master’s in Business administration would be an added advantage
• Experience in banking and/or financial services industry an advantage
• 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

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted