Interswitch Group is hiring a Head, Strategy & Insights to drive strategic planning and deliver actionable intelligence for its innovative payment solutions across Africa. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape the future of a leading fintech company that processes millions of transactions daily, connecting individuals and organizations in over 20 countries. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing digital commerce and financial inclusion, and leverage your expertise to influence high-impact decisions.
About the job
This role enables Interswitch Indeco’s strategic direction by supporting business strategy execution and fostering a data-driven culture. The individual coordinates and develops strategic information, enabling informed decision-making across the business division. The Head will champion the use of insights to align operations with company goals, ensuring efficient and effective strategic planning and execution.
Strategy Business Partner
- To support the development and execution of the business strategy for the business ecosystems, with reference to Interswitch Indeco’s strategic direction
- To act as the strategy and insights champion, entrenching a culture where managers and members in the Business Division make data-driven decisions
- To coordinate and develop information relating to business strategy, business planning and other critical / emerging business operations areas
Insights and Reporting
- Develop executive-level presentations to illustrate business and market insights, present key findings, and drive decision-making
- Analyze customer and industry data to identify new business opportunities that could result in new revenue streams, then design pilot schemes or initiatives and present business cases for approval
- Contribute market insights for industry presentations and quarterly business reviews, including intelligence reports on existing, new or emerging competitors
- Analyze complex data and identify requirements for business enhancement during budgeting and planning
- Develop weekly progress reports which include plans versus progress against set timelines, key risk and control indicators, and overall improvements on current processes and procedures that minimize relevant risks
Stakeholder Engagement
- Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.
- Attend meetings led by Division Head, Strategy and Analytics, along with relevant stakeholders, and acquire needs on business strategy requirements.
Operational Compliance
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures, relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards.
- Obtain authorization from Line Manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure
Requirements
- Academic Qualification(s): Minimum of bachelor’s degree
- Experience (Number of relevant years): 10 years functional experience, including minimum of 4 years in team leadership role.
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