Executive Assistant

To drive the growth of the business by assisting to shape and deliver on strategy in partnership with the relevant executive / manager and leadership teams in the business. To project manage various strategic activities, and ensure delivery of the manager / function's key objectives. RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact. United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values.

Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart. Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Responsibilities:

1. Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration, and innovation.
2. Integrate opinions and information provided by various sources to make strategic decisions and assist the business to address strategic problems and answer strategic questions.
3. Plan, manage, and assist in the execution of strategy sessions and offsites.
4. Assist with the development and roll-out of strategy and business plans and prepare for and facilitate workshops to develop strategies.
5. Monitor and adjust strategic frameworks as required.
6. Take responsibility for the end-to-end management of projects, setting out the scope of work, developing a project plan, project-managing internal and external resources, and driving the initiative to completion.
7. Write and co-ordinate strategy documents, presentation material, speeches, briefing documents, minutes of meetings, business emails, regulatory, financial and compliance reports, and other relevant documentation as required.
8. Liaise with internal and external advisors and stakeholders on strategic projects.
9. Create governance structures and dashboard metrics to monitor progress against strategy and highlight initiatives / risks as required by specific projects.
10. Review, consolidate and analyse financial results to identify key drivers and alignment to business strategy, in preparation of various Exco presentations and reports.
11. Conduct local and international research on banking developments e.g., competitor analysis, sector research, etc.
12. Plan and manage the agenda and speakers for monthly meetings, capturing key output / next steps and tracking the completion of these.
13. Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends, and ideas are actively shared.
14. Promote teamwork and inclusivity amongst team members and demonstrate behaviours that respect diversity.
15. Analyse, review and / or assist with issues of an operational or technical nature.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 3 - 5 years experience in financial markets is a minimum.
2. Solid experience in creating strategy.
3. Ability to initiate dialogue.
4. Experience in strategy, new product capability, sales, and client service.
5. 8-10 years' experience in risk management, any relevant degree.
6. Financial Services / Banking experience.
7. Background in third party risk and project and change risk management beneficial.
8. Experience in global markets preferred.

We can be a match if you are:

1. Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more.
2. Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

We look forward to engaging with you further.

Apply now! Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 12 / 11 / 24. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

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