Innovation Specialist - Audit/Risk Services

Line of Service

C&RS

Industry/Sector

Scaled Innovation

Specialism

Scaled Innovation

Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Scaled Innovation Specialist will work closely with leadership to drive the implementation of key activities relating to embedding innovation in the Risk Services business nationally. This is part of the Scaled Innovation strategic pillar.

JOB PURPOSE

To help bring to life the key strategic elements within the Scaled Innovation pillar, across Risk Services.

JOB PROFILE

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Job Description:

The Scaled Innovation Specialist will work closely with leadership to drive the implementation of key activities relating to embedding innovation in the Risk Services business nationally. This is part of the Scaled Innovation strategic pillar.

Key activities will include:

• Innovation workshop development and facilitation
• Training of design thinking fundamentals
• Management of the Innovation Champion network
• Business model analysis and enhancement
• Working with teams across the business to drive innovative thinking, facilitate interaction with internal support teams and communicate the appropriate processes required
• Process optimisation relating to innovation and managing risk and quality
• To assist with the identification, assessment and reporting of new services and products within Risk Services
• Strategic input on the implementation of Scaled Innovation across the business
• Financial management of the Scaled Innovation team
• Project management of Scaled Innovation initiatives and events
• Establishing metrics to measure success of team’s projects
• Networking with xLos staff to aid in driving Scaled Innovation objectives
• Establishing rapport with event suppliers and facilitating quotation and billing.
• Oversight of Scaled Innovation travel arrangements for events
• Integrating GenAI into the operational processes within Scaled Innovation

PERSON PROFILE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bcom or equivalent
• CA(SA) preferable

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong cognitive abilities and eager to learn
• General business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
• Basic computer skills and interest in technology
• Curious and able to learn complex concepts fast
• Creative and open-minded
• Financial management
• Strategic thinking
• Resilient and comfortable with uncertainty
• Ability to follow instructions closely
• Ability to manage workload under time pressure
• Excellent communication skills (clear and concise)
• Ability to train staff at all grades effectively
• Overall understanding of Risk Services business models, as well as key stakeholders.
• Networking and relationship building