Lead Strategist and Advisory Services - Lagos

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead, Strategy and Advisory Services

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About the Job

• To provide specialised and defined strategic planning, development and execution support to specific business lines within the Interswitch Group to facilitate the successful development, implementation and tracking of corporate strategy initiatives within the focus business lines to drive the growth and profitability of the business, ensuring alignment with the overall corporate objectives, capabilities and efficient resource allocation.
• To execute, supervise and track the Strategic Planning, Research and Analysis and Business Performance Management Processes within the allocated businesses by providing insight (internally and externally in line with industry and market trends) to business leaders thus enabling validation of strategic direction, execution, and realization of strategies / plans.
• To manage and structure strategy and research work within a team, as required. To mentor, develop and coordinate the activities of the research desk, the officers and interns within the team. To provide consulting and strategic support to specific line businesses towards the successful implementation of Interswitch’s corporate strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development workstreams for assigned/focus businesses to guide them in setting strategic directions.
• Lead workshops/sessions for assigned/focus businesses to define strategic priority areas and initiatives, as well as defining implementation plans.
• Engage with business teams regularly as part of strategy development, research and market intelligence, and to track execution and business performance.
• Lead, structure and conduct opportunity deep dives, research and analysis into business and industry trends and data, to generate actionable insights that inform business decision making.
• Structure work within the team, as well as coordinate team activities for effective delivery according to agreed parameters.
• Mentor junior members of the team fostering their strategic thinking and analytical skills as part of their career growth.
• Timely delivery of accurate monthly and quarterly performance and other reports.
• Collaborate with team members across different roles and backgrounds to work effectively and achieve common goals.
• Develop knowledge of the team, and businesses to help refine the quality of insights and analysis shared within the team.
• Gather data (via desktop research, interviews with industry experts etc) required and support developments of periodic reports on trends, outlook, growth opportunities and risk that will inform the short- and medium-term planning of the organization.
• Adhere to approved research methodology in all research assignments to ensure the validity and reliability of data collected and the accuracy of the outputs assigned.
• Lead the strategy development, planning, monitoring and implementation of business performance using agreed indices and benchmarks.
• To monitor competitor activities and benchmark our activities and performance to those of our competitors.
• Provide market intelligence to improve business solution development.
• Engage in strategic and creative problem solving

Requirements
General Education:

• First Degree (Science, Engineering, Social Sciences)

General Experience:

• 3 - 7 years’ relevant experience in strategy consulting, market research, market or consumer insights and analysis or related experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.