Senior Strategy Associate - Mixta at ARM Hold Co.

Overview

• Development of corporate strategy, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the strategy to the firm
• Monitoring of performance indices and development of periodic performance management report
• Identifying and recommending new business initiatives / opportunities.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with periodic update of the Firm’s business plan and reviewing growth strategy to ensure market dominance in key locations.
• Preparation and circulation of periodic performance monitoring reports
• Collation and analysis of performance data across Subsidiary Businesses across the Group.
• Conducting research and gathering data on resources critical to the successful entry into new markets in Africa.
• Develop business proposals and executive level presentations and reports to support analyses and recommendations
• Assist in the planning of corporate strategy sessions, and subsequent development of group-wide corporate strategic plans
• Benchmarking - conducting comparative analysis of the Key Performance Indicators with industry peers and emerging markets
• Assist with developing and nurturing counterpart relationships of strategic and financial nature
• Responsibility for monitoring adherence to the Firm’s new business process template
• Responsibility for updating the Group’s financial model

Liaise with the Investor Relations Team to:

• Develop investor confidence & belief in the company’s vision & strategy for delivering shareholder value
• Develop a robust investor relations strategy and framework
• Manage research and investor relationships
• Create and manage a strong reputation by demonstrating consistent and clear communication between internal anf external parties .

Deliverables:

• Strategy Plans and Reports including annual business plan update
• Concept Papers / New Market Proposals
• Periodic Performance Reports
• Industry / Benchmarking Reports
• Executive Presentations

Requirements
Experience And Education:

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a Business-related discipline.
• Masters or MBA would be an added advantage.
• 5 or more years of market research and/or product development experience, preferably working for a financial services company or consulting outfit

Functional Skills:

• Strong financial modeling and numerical skills.
• Good research, data gathering and analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Appreciable grasp of business issues (Corporate Finance, Real Estate and Hospitality, Emerging Markets)

Generic Skills:

• Good organizational skills and strong attention to details
• Should possess strong written, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask, manage time, prioritize to meet tight deadlines
• Exhibit high level of initiative and proactivity
• Working knowledge of French and English