Financial Services Strategy and Payment Transformation
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Management Level
Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
At PwC our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends assess business performance and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth optimise operations and enhance overall business performance.As a corporate and business strategy consultant at PwC you will analyse client needs provide consulting services across different strategic areas and offer guidance and support to help clients develop and implement effective strategies that align with their business objectives and drive growth.
Growing as a strategic advisor you leverage your influence expertise and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy you apply sound judgment recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity ask thoughtful questions and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing diverse and inclusive teams and your commitment to excellence contributes to the success of our Firm.
Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Craft and convey clear impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
- Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
- Validate outcomes with clients share alternative perspectives and act on client feedback.
- Direct the team through complexity demonstrating composure through ambiguous challenging and uncertain situations.
- Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
- Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
- Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
- Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.
Role Summary:
Strategy& PwCs prestigious global strategy consulting branchisseekingan experienced and results-drivenManagerto joinour Financial Services (FS) Strategy and Payments Transformation team. This dynamic team is instrumental in shaping the financial services landscape in South Africa and across the African continent. We work with prominent FS clients toestablishtransformative strategies and implement wide-reaching industryprogrammesaligned with critical policy goals such as boosting competition and enhancing financial inclusion. This aligns with PwCspurposeto build trust in society and solve important problems.
Collaborating closely with our global counterparts we support international FS clients in their complete transformation journey from strategy design to execution. Ourexpertiseincludes crafting innovative business models developing targetoperatingmodels performing market entry assessments andestablishingstrategic transformation offices with robust governance frameworks. We also excel inmodernisingpayment systems enabling digital ecosystems and implementingcutting-edgepayment solutions.
As part of one of the top strategy consultancies internationally we bring unparalleled strategic insights to help clients tackle their most challenging issues and develop the critical capabilitiesto excel beyond their competition. You will play a crucial role in formulating actionable strategies that enable our clients to thrive in competitive global markets.
Strategy&offers a unique career path enriched by world-class training structured mentorship and advanced people processes. By joining us you become part of a global team with a legacy of generating groundbreaking ideas and thought leadership. Our focus is on developing high-impact pragmatic strategies that address complex challengesmaximisemarket potential and differentiate our clients. This involves enhancing core business capabilities to drive sustainable stakeholder value and significant impact on the bottom line.
Qualifications / Certifications:
Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Engineering or a related field (required)
Postgraduate qualifications(e.g.MBA CFA CA or equivalent)and professionalcertifications (e.g.PASA AcademyPMP Six Sigma Agile) areadvantageous
Experience required:
48years ofprofessional experience with at least 2 years in a management or strategy consulting role
Demonstrated experience leading consulting engagements or internal strategic initiatives
Understanding of the financial services industry including banking and payments
Proventrack recordof managing teams client relationships and complex project delivery
Responsibilities of role:
You will work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Your responsibilities will include:
Lead end-to-end delivery of consulting engagements ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction
Develop andmaintainstrong client relationships acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
Design and implement strategic solutions to address client challenges and opportunities
Manage project teams providing direction coaching and performance feedback
Contribute to business development through proposal development client pitches and thought leadership
Collaborate with internal teams to drive practice development and capability building
Monitor project financials risks and timelines to ensure successful execution
Adhere to PwC engagement risk management and quality procedures
Build productive and lasting relationships within Strategy&andPwCacross levels andjursdictions
Skill sets:
Strongstrategic thinkinganalytical and problem-solving skills
Advancedproficiencyin MicrosoftOffice toolswith a strong focus onMicrosoftPowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with datavisualisationtools (e.g.Power BI Tableau)
Excellentcommunicationfacilitationand presentationskills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
Strongproject management andorganisationalskills
Demonstrate cultural awareness and support for diversity particularly within South African and broader African contexts
Exhibit flexibility and a commercial mindset capable of managing a broad spectrum of responsibilities in a dynamic results-driven environment
Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams
Role related attributes:
Commerciallyfocussedwith a client-first mindset
Confident collaborative and adaptable in dynamic environments
High levelof professional integrity and accountability
Passion for mentoring and developing talent
* Industry experience:
Payments and financial services experience
Agencies please note:This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwCs Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we requireadditionaltalent options. Any speculative or unsolicitedCVsreceived will be treated as a direct application.Your respect for this process is appreciated.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoJob Posting End Date
March 28 2026
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