Strategy Manager - Johannesburg
R
60-R80k
per month
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
| My Client, a leader in the Insurance space, requires a Strategy Manager to report to the GM of Strategy. We are looking for a top-tier management consultant with strategy experience, to drive alternative distributions strategy. Lead and collaboratively deliver discrete strategic, new business evaluation or operational improvement projects often working together with one or more strategy analysts |
| Review market and industry dynamics and produce robust analysis in support of appropriate strategic recommendations to HAD businesses |
| Evaluate new business opportunities across product, channels and partners in the context of HAD strategy |
| Conduct proactive investigations to drive improvement and address critical areas of focus and help manage implementation of improvement initiatives |
| Support HAD business owners in the annual strategy process, helping them to define strategic alternatives, formulate implementation plans and deliver results |
| Work Experience Requirements |
| 3-5 years management, consulting or corporate development experience is critical |
| Background in strategy consulting or possibly strategy arm of a ‘Big 4’professional services firm, or in-house strategy or corporate development team in consumer or financial services |
| Ability to manage strategic and operational improvement projects from end-to-end |
| Experience using analysis to innovate, engage multiple stakeholders and drive change across multiple business areas |
| Experience in financial services and/or consumer industries highly advantageous |
| Education Requirements |
| Honours level university degree in finance, engineering, statistics, natural sciences…etc. (BEng, BBusSci, Bsc) |
| Relevant post-grad qualifications would be advantageous |
| Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities Required |
| Strong strategy consulting toolkit skills (Research , analysis, strategy formulation, operational improvement, business assessment/ due diligence, organisational design…etc.) |
| Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| Ability to think strategically and problem solve |
| Diligent and self-directed, working well in teams or alone |
| Proactive, professional, thorough, deadline driven |
| Effective people and project management skills |
| Effective consultation and facilitation skills |
Recruiter: Swift Momentum - The Recruitment Firm