Job title : Executive Specialist: Business Data Insights and Enablement Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : January 11, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Job Summary Responsible for creating a future fit strategy and leading a business aligned data team, leveraging and contributing to the broader capabilities of the Chief Data and Analytics Office.
Creating a culture of business partnership and solutioning through data and analytics.
Job Description Experience, Education & Skills required: 10+ years leading teams in a similar environment and role.
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or similar preferred with at least 10+ years related data experience Banking / Financial Services experience preferred Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to lead change in a team Analytical and interpretive skills Good judgement, problem solving and conflict handling skills Strong commercial skills Key Responsibilities: Strategy Formulation and Execution: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement data strategies that align with the business unit's goals.
Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions and improve market positioning.
Develop a future fit operating model for the team, considering the long-term vision of the broader Chief Data and Analytics Office.
Customer Focus: Advocate for the customer by leveraging data insights to enhance service offerings and client interactions, either directly in the team or leveraging the broader Chief Data and Analytics Office.
Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously assess customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
Foster a culture of innovation by driving initiatives that leverage data to create client-centric products and services.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement change management strategies.
Leading Talent: Mentor and develop a high-performing team of data specialists.
Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth and values orientated teams Operational Effectiveness: Streamline data processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Data Visualization and Reporting Ensure reporting and analytics solutions meet the need of the stakeholders and align to overall Chief Data and Analytics strategy Have a deep understanding of best practices when implementing reports and practical experience with Microsoft PowerBI.
Drive for full automation of all reporting, and continually look for more relevant ways of surfacing insights to stakeholders.
Analytics and Insights Identify opportunities through analytics either directly in the team or by leveraging the broader Chief Data and Analytics Office.
Foster a culture of self-guided enquiry in the business units.
Partner with the business units to find solutions and insights to meet specific business challenges.
Good Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards in all data-related initiatives.
Develop, follow and enforce policies to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
Follow best practices for data management and utilization.
Data Commercialization / Sustainable Growth: Identify and pursue opportunities to monetize data assets, enhancing revenue streams through analytics.
Identify opportunities for business expansion and revenue generation through the effective use of data analytics.
Collaborate with business units to create data-driven offerings that meet market demands.
Develop and track key performance indicators to measure growth initiatives and success.
Education Bachelor's Degree: Data Science Research / Data Analysis jobs