Strategy Analyst

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Technical

Job Purpose

To play a supportive role in shaping the strategic direction of Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) by supporting the development, planning, and communication of strategic initiatives that align business goals with market opportunities

Job Responsibilities

• Strategy Planning and Formulation
• Support delivery of elements of CIBs long- and short-term strategy process, as well as strategic projects aligned to cluster goals and market opportunities
• Design, format, and consolidate content for BU strategies, key strategic themes, and CIBs overall three-year plan to the Board
• Support and facilitate brainstorming/working sessions for teams and/or less complex business unit strategies
• Provide PowerPoint and presentation support to ensure high-quality outputs
• Support broader team in delivering strategic plan or elements thereof
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across CIB and Group to ensure aligned thinking and enhanced delivery
• Act as a liaison between CEOs office, strategy team, and BUs to streamline communication across projects and initiative.
• Strategic Insights
• Conduct market intelligence and desktop research to inform strategic planning
• Provide thought leadership and data-driven insights for strategic projects
• Strategic Communications and Engagement
• Support the strategic communications pillar by creating awareness and ensuring consistent messaging of CIBs overarching strategy
• Collate messaging for events, induction, and internal/external communications
• Source/document content for leadership conferences and CIB updates
• Support CIBs awards process and manage award entry calendar
• Work with business units to prepare/submit award entries
• Strategic Performance Management and Reporting
• Support Monitoring and Tracking pillar by contributing to development of high-quality reporting and design.
• Assist with report template design and consistency of formatting.
• Consolidate content for executive scorecard reporting.
• Support performance monitoring and reporting through BU submissions.
• Contribute to Executive and Board reporting: collate inputs, consolidate strategic content for H1/FY analyst presentations, and integrated report

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

Bachelors Degree in BSc, BCom, BA, Engineering, or related field

Minimum Experience Level

13 years in a strategic or analytical environment

Preferred Exposure And Skills

• Experience in banking and/or consulting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in research, data analysis, and AI/analytical tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid understanding of strategic concepts and frameworks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Banking procedures
• 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 software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Business Acumen
• Governance, risk and controls
• Regulatory knowledge
• Banking knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Applied Learning
• Communication
• Collaborating
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Employment Equity Statement

Prefeence will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566