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Senior Strategy Associate - P

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Description

Support the end‑to‑end delivery of strategy projects by conducting structured research and analysis (e.g. Financial, market, and competitor analysis) and producing high‑quality outputs. Develop data‑driven insights to assess business unit performance, growth opportunities, new ventures, and performance improvement initiatives. Prepare clear, concise presentations and reports for senior stakeholders, translating complex analysis into actionable recommendations. Ensure high standards of analytical rigor and data integrity, leveraging internal and external information sources to produce robust and credible analysis. Build effective internal partnerships and engage stakeholders to support alignment and delivery of strategic initiatives. Contribute to knowledge management by capturing learnings and developing reusable frameworks, tools, and intellectual capital for the Strategy Office.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy Project Delivery & Analysis Support the end‑to‑end delivery of strategy projects through structured research and analysis, including financial, market, and competitor analysis
  • Assist in problem structuring, hypothesis development, and analytical design to support high‑impact strategic engagements
  • Work closely with Managing Executives: Strategy to ensure analyses are relevant, timely, and decision‑oriented
  • Insight Development & Strategic Evaluation Develop data‑driven insights to evaluate business unit performance, growth opportunities, new ventures, and performance improvement initiatives
  • Synthesize complex data and information into clear perspectives that inform strategic choices
  • Apply sound judgement to interpret insights in the context of the Group’s strategy, priorities, and market environment
  • Executive‑Ready Outputs & Communication Prepare clear, concise presentations and reports for senior stakeholders, translating analysis into actionable recommendations
  • Ensure outputs are structured, well‑articulated, and suitable for Exco and Board‑level audiences
  • Support the preparation of briefing materials and content for strategic discussions and decision‑making forums
  • Analytical Rigor & Data Integrity Maintain high standards of analytical rigor, accuracy, and data integrity across all strategic work
  • Leverage internal and external data sources responsibly to ensure robustness and credibility of analysis
  • Apply consistent methodologies and quality controls in line with Strategy Office standards
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across business units and functions
  • Engage stakeholders to gather inputs, test insights, and support alignment on strategic initiatives
  • Work collaboratively as part of cross‑functional teams to enable delivery of strategic outcomes
  • Knowledge Management & Capability Building Manage and maintain the Strategy Office’s knowledge base by capturing key learnings from strategic engagements
  • Develop reusable frameworks, tools, and analytical assets to support future strategy work
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the organization's strategic capability and intellectual capital

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate qualification preferred (MSc, CFA etc
  • )
  • Field of Study: Finance, Economics, Strategy, Engineering, Mathematics, or related quantitative or business disciplines

Application instructions:

  • Apply Urgently!

Hiring organization

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ABSA

Employment Type: job

Job Location: Sandton, South Africa

Base Salary: R-15985101

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