As Business Development Analyst you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for searching identifying structuring developing and monitoring partnerships alliances with players of the payment ecosystem of the South Africa region.
The role also includes:
Provide support to the South Africa Head of Cluster to develop and maintain the relationship between Visa and its partners/members
Contribute to the development production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Countries plans
Build and update on a monthly basis a complete Business Intelligence tool gathering all information with regards to Macro Economics data Issuing & Acquiring activities of Visa clients / Market but also competition
Work on member queries and issues and provide timely and efficient solution
Ensure Members compliance to service levels integrity of service records and efficient resolution of complaints
Identify key opportunities within market size/provide analysis and business case to address
Central communication point for all clients in Market
Extract Provide and Supervise periodical financial & business reports (Weekly/Monthly or quarterly) as agreed with the Head of Cluster.
Markets sales visits if needed (Across the cluster)
On Demand update and MVP plans for clients
Liaise with relevant Visa Departments to share member priorities & ensure business outcomes are met
Co-ordinate with other Visa departments to successfully implement the country plans.
Work closely with other Visa functional teams and have a good understanding of Visa solutions
Complete ad hoc project/research and presentation work and other relevant initiatives as requested by the management
Contribute to development production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Country plans
Provide if needed support to the different business development managers and above in processing the administrative part of different business-related topics (Licensing Account receivable etc)
Follow up on Execution plans to ensure an efficient Time To Market
Manage internal Sales MIS reporting processes and requirements such as MS Dynamics Bi-weekly Pipeline reports ad-hoc client performance reports used by Management to run the sales team effectively
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications :
Experience in the Banking / Financial Services sector card payment experience preferable
Knowledge of Mobile Financial Services
Superior powerpoint and skills
Skills in marketing is a plus
Knowledge of the regional regulations is a plus
Negotiation skills leading to timely and acceptable resolutions
Client relationship and management skills
Leadership skills
Very comfortable with numbers and a strong ability to do analysis
Solid interpersonal skills and working with cross functional teams
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Development and preparation of executive level briefs
Self-directed and motivated
Able to work with little management oversight
Well-structured and organized person
Execution & result driven person
Strategic management and creative thinking
Analytical in thought processes
Required sales and industry experience
Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and/ or payment schemes
Being very comfortable with numbers financial analysis Excel PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office tools will be required
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors in Business/ Finance / IT or related field
Bilingual: English & French
Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of experience
Business experience including sales Finance and/or relationship management
Willingness to learn and execute effectives sales strategies for new payment solutions and services
Card Issuing/Acquiring experience is beneficial. Exposure to servicing Financial Institution/MNOs in these areas is a plus
Availability to travel
Additional Information :
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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