Executive Specialist: Business Data Insights and Enablement needed at Absa Group Limited

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Job title : Executive Specialist: Business Data Insights and Enablement

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : January 11, 2025

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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

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