Executive Associate

SUMMARY:
If you have an entrepreneurial mind-set, are hungry for growth, appreciate calculated risks and can assume responsibility for bringing strategic projects to life, then this role will liberate you to realise your full potential.

This is a career opportunity for an Executive Associate who will work closely with the Chief Growth Officer and the members of the Executive Team. The organization’s Executive Associate programme runs over two years and is renowned for providing a unique opportunity for the best talent to enjoy accelerated growth and development through working with and exposure to organization’s most senior leaders.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and responsibilities:

• Co-develop and drive the New Markets business strategy alongside the New Markets Executive team
• Take ownership of projects that support the realisation of the business strategy;
• Collate, analyse and draw insights on business performance for the New Markets area Identify, negotiate and realise new business opportunities with internal and external partners;
• Participate in strategic debate on an Executive Level;
• Enable, coordinate and operationalise the strategic initiatives of the executive management teams
• Collate and drive preparation for various governance forums for the New Markets area; and
• Provide high level support to the General Manager in the execution of their responsibilities.

• Strategic debate that informs the direction and deliverables of the division;
• Detailed research and analysis to provide substance to the ideas and direction of the executive team;
• Project management of strategic initiatives on a cross-business and cross-functional basis;
• Management of business reporting governance ,and compliance for the business to internal and external stakeholders;
• Compilation of presentations and speeches for delivery by the Chief Growth Officer to both internal and external audiences;
• Collaborate closely with the Social Media team to bring awareness and visibility to the work being executed;
• Input into operational design and process efficiencies; and
• Preparation of proposals for strategic partnerships, new business and new products for both external and internal distribution.

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and research skills;
• Creative thinking and the ability to operationalise innovation;
• An ability to deal with complex issues as well as migrate between detail and high level requirements;
• Drive and commitment to exceed expectations;
• Experience in tracking and accelerating a suite of business projects in a structured fashion e.g., formalizing a Project Management Office (PMO)

• Relevant degree/s at post graduate level or higher, with a strong analytical or business focus.
• A proven, excellent track record of demonstrating the use of these skills in delivering projects and adding value to businesses and clients.
• Client centred – senior level consulting experience, within a top tier consulting firm such as McKinsey, Bain, and BCG etc.
• 7 to 10 years business experience, preferably in a consulting leadership role or strategy function.
• International exposure - projects and / business.
• Extensive business and/or technical experience with a proven track record of innovation, entrepreneurship, delivery and performance.