Strategy Analyst – FNB (First National Bank), Part of FirstRand Group

Job Description

Role Overview

Support the development, execution and communication of Commercial’s strategy by producing decision-useful reporting, monitoring strategic performance, and generating forward-looking insights on the forces shaping growth, competitiveness and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate FNB Commercial’s vision into clear, measurable priorities, outcomes and performance indicators for Commercial Exco.
• Develop concise executive, board and governance reporting that clearly communicates performance, insights, risks and required decisions.
• Maintain an integrated strategy scorecard, tracking strategic initiatives, benefits, dependencies, risks and corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Conduct market, competitor, customer and industry research to inform strategic choices and sustainable growth.
• Monitor economic, technological, regulatory and behavioural trends affecting Commercial and translate them into practical business strategic insights.
• Develop commercial insights and strategic recommendations on customer segments, propositions, channels, partnerships and new growth opportunities.
• Support scenario planning, business cases and strategic option assessments for key initiatives.
• Facilitate strategy reviews and planning sessions, ensuring that decisions are converted into clear actions, owners and timelines.
• Manage selected strategic and transformation initiatives and projects from inception through implementation and post-implementation evaluation.
• Prepare key Commercial communications, including internal board and executive reporting and external reporting submissions.
• Preparation and analysis of market conduct information for our Commercial business with key stakeholders.
• Building a collaborative network across business segments to achieve business strategic objectives.
• Development of a service culture which builds rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SMEs, project managers and senior staff members.
• Manage own development to increase own competencies.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields
• Have 2-3 years’ experience in Strategy, Consulting, or Business Development
• Strategic foresight, strong judgement and intellectual curiosity
• Structured problem-solving, analytical thinking and scenario analysis
• Communications and storytelling experience (Executive-level writing and presentations)
• Ability to turn complex data into a clear commercial narrative
• Project management experience
• Strong stakeholder management experience at Executive (C-Suite) level
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI/AI tools

How to Apply

Apply online via the FirstRand careers portal: firstrand.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

Closing Date: 2026-11-11

REF Code: R54829