Strategy Analyst

Leadership Pipeline

Job Purpose

To play a supportive role in shaping the strategic direction of Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) by supporting the development, planning, and communication of strategic initiatives that align business goals with market opportunities

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategy Planning and Formulation

• Support delivery of elements of CIB’s long- and short-term strategy process, as well as strategic projects aligned to cluster goals and market opportunities
• Design, format, and consolidate content for BU strategies, key strategic themes, and CIB’s overall three-year plan to the Board
• Support and facilitate brainstorming/working sessions for teams and/or less complex business unit strategies
• Provide PowerPoint and presentation support to ensure high-quality outputs
• Support broader team in delivering strategic plan or elements thereof
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders across CIB and Group to ensure aligned thinking and enhanced delivery
• Act as a liaison between CEO’s office, strategy team, and BUs to streamline communication across projects and initiative.

2. Strategic Insights

• Conduct market intelligence and desktop research to inform strategic planning
• Provide thought leadership and data-driven insights for strategic projects

3. Strategic Communications and Engagement

• Support the strategic communications pillar by creating awareness and ensuring consistent messaging of CIB’s overarching strategy
• Collate messaging for events, induction, and internal/external communications
• Source/document content for leadership conferences and CIB updates
• Support CIB’s awards process and manage award entry calendar
• Work with business units to prepare/submit award entries

4. Strategic Performance Management and Reporting

• Support Monitoring and Tracking pillar by contributing to development of high-quality reporting and design.
• Assist with report template design and consistency of formatting.
• Consolidate content for executive scorecard reporting.
• Support performance monitoring and reporting through BU submissions.
• Contribute to Executive and Board reporting: collate inputs, consolidate strategic content for H1/FY analyst presentations, and integrated report 

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in BSc, BCom, BA, Engineering, or related field

Minimum Experience Level

1–3 years in a strategic or analytical environment

Preferred Exposure and Skills

• Experience in banking and/or consulting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in research, data analysis, and AI/analytical tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid understanding of strategic concepts and frameworks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

Employment Equity Statement

Prefeence will be given to individuals from underrepresented groups.