Job title : Behavioural Economics Graduate Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : January 02, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job Responsibilities Support the Behavioural Economics unit within Nedbank Retail and Business Banking to apply behavioural science to the design and execution of better money management solutions for clients across the bank. Undertaking research, designing behavioural interventions, and undertaking business experiments to measure the impact of proposed solutions on client behaviours Conduct literature reviews on existing behavioural science evidence on financial decision making and related behavioural interventions.
Effectively package and communicate the findings of primary and secondary research to business units.
Support training to business units on behavioural insights relevant to their business units.
Support the effective knowledge management and curation of primary and secondary research through an online library and internal newsletter.
Meet internal and external client needs by delivering quality and original research.
Establish relationships with clients through constant engagement.
Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g.
staff surveys etc.).
Mitigate risk by managing research databases and meeting compliance and regulatory requirements through consultation with Compliance Division.
Assist in positioning the BE Unit as valued business partner through proactive engagement and networking with internal and external stakeholders.
Build and manage vendor relationships through engagement regarding business needs.
Monitor performance by aligning own contribution to delivery of departmental plan against expected outcomes.
Utilise resources by prioritising available resources versus stakeholder and regulatory requirements while being cognisant of cost.
Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
Resolve work obstacles by managing on a case-by-case basis and early escalation where required.
Essential Qualifications Hons Degree in economics, psychology, anthropology or the social sciences Preferred Qualification Successfully completed: Master's Degree in economics, psychology, anthropology, or social sciences For psychology students if you want to register with the HPCSA you will have to do your own tailored programme Minimum Requirement You must: 18 and above be passionate about behavioural economics & behavioural science. Have a background in research; and have a clear criminal and credit record.
Type Of Exposure Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data Interacting with various levels of management Managing multiple projects Communicating complex information orally and in writing Identifying trends and evaluating opportunities Facilitating learning sessions on Behavioural Economics to business stakeholders Accounting / Financial Services jobs