Strategy Analyst

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Strategy Analyst to join a leading financial services institution on a six-month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong banking background with proven expertise in data analysis financial modelling and product strategy. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping and executing the credit and debit card product strategy contributing to innovation within the banks growing digital payments environment.

Job Type: Contract (6 Months)

Location: Johannesburg

Work Place: Onsite

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Strategy or a related field (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
Minimum 5 years experience within the banking sector ideally in retail or business banking strategy payments or product development.
Proven experience in developing launching and managing credit and debit card products.
Strong capability in financial modelling forecasting and data interpretation.
Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with BI or analytical tools advantageous.
Excellent stakeholder management communication and presentation skills.
Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced on-site corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed data and trend analysis to identify insights and opportunities supporting business growth.
Translate analytical findings into actionable strategies aligned with the banks card and payments roadmap.
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models and forecasts to evaluate performance and profitability.
Lead and support the development launch and management of credit and debit card products.
Partner with cross-functional teams across product finance digital and risk to deliver strategic projects effectively.
Monitor market trends competitor activity and customer behaviour to inform product positioning and business decisions.
Prepare strategic reports presentations and business cases for executive stakeholders.
Support ongoing digital transformation and payments innovation initiatives.

Job Type: Contract (6 Months)

Location: Johannesburg

Work Place: Onsite

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Strategy or a related field (postgraduate qualification advantageous).
Minimum 5 years experience within the banking sector ideally in retail or business banking strategy payments or product development.
Proven experience in developing launching and managing credit and debit card products.
Strong capability in financial modelling forecasting and data interpretation.
Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with BI or analytical tools advantageous.
Excellent stakeholder management communication and presentation skills.
Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced on-site corporate environment.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed data and trend analysis to identify insights and opportunities supporting business growth.
Translate analytical findings into actionable strategies aligned with the banks card and payments roadmap.
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models and forecasts to evaluate performance and profitability.
Lead and support the development launch and management of credit and debit card products.
Partner with cross-functional teams across product finance digital and risk to deliver strategic projects effectively.
Monitor market trends competitor activity and customer behaviour to inform product positioning and business decisions.
Prepare strategic reports presentations and business cases for executive stakeholders.
Support ongoing digital transformation and payments innovation initiatives.