Manager, Strategy Enablement, Standard New York

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Translate strategic intent into actionable capabilities by enabling alignment, execution, and integration of strategic priorities. To ensure that strategy is understood and embedded in operational rhythms, decision-making and track strategic KPIs.

Key Functions of the role include :

• Develop/reference frameworks to facilitate strategic priority setting and translate strategy into business priorities. Support the initial scoping and documentation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Guide the business leader on aligning initiatives to strategic goals.
• Identify competitive enablers to recommend strategic interventions, and assess internal capabilities and market dynamics to inform strategic positioning. 
• Contribute to the development of flexible operating models and client value propositions ensuring that the organisation remains agile, client-centric, and future-ready.
• Incorporate best practices into strategy execution and advise on innovations that enhance strategic delivery and organisational agility.
• Guide teams on risk frameworks and embed practices into execution (playbook) and implement controls and metrics to proactively manage operational risks.

• First Degree in Business Commerce, Finance, Economics or Research
• 8-10 years demonstrated experience in managing a broad range of projects to completion to achieve defined business objectives or metrics
• 8-10 years experience influencing and inspiring teams or business leads in driving transformational change through the delivery of strategic imperatives and operational efficiencies within a banking context operating across multiple jurisdictions
• 6 - 8 years experience in applying data analysis and research to key projects 
• Demonstrated ability to apply operation oversight and support the Chief Executive in enabling key initiatives across geographies 
• Experience in driving projects within emerging markets would be preferred 
• Must be eligible to work in New York permanently, with immediate effect (Non Negotiable)

Technical Competencies:

• Collaboration
• Conducting Research
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Operational Planning
• Operations & Commercial Acumen
• Programme Management
• Project Management 
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Strategic Alignment & Execution
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Strategy Definition
• Advanced Written Communication