Job Description
We are seeking a strategic thinker to fill the role of Business Planning Officer. In this position, you will support our organization in creating and implementing business strategies that drive growth and success.
* CORPORATE OPERATIONAL PLANNING (COP)
The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end preparation of our three-year Corporate Operational Plan. This will involve coordinating inputs from various business lines and ensuring alignment with organizational strategic priorities and sustainability objectives.
* PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND STEERING
You will be responsible for conducting continuous monitoring and analysis of operational performance against our annual plan. Your role will also include identifying deviations and contributing to steering proposals to ensure corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.
* STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
The ideal candidate will prepare detailed data analyses, reports, and presentations for senior management and external stakeholders. You will also present and communicate findings as well as ad-hoc high-quality reports related to solutions, trends, and recommendations.
* CAPITAL PLANNING PROCESS
As a Business Planning Officer, you will translate business planning into a capital plan by leading an efficient and thorough corporate planning process.
* Maintaining Dashboards
Responsible for updating and maintaining information in business planning tools (in Tableau and Excel).
Requirements
* University qualification, preferably at postgraduate level, in Business Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Finance, Maths or Data Science applied to economics, or related subject.
* At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in a similar position and with a similar level of responsibilities in Strategy/Advisory/Consultancy services firms, the financial services industry, and EU Institutions or other MDBs.
* Solid skills in quantitative/qualitative modelling and business assessment methodologies are required.
* Strong experience utilising software tools (Excel, Tableau, Alteryx) to effectively present graphs, reports, and dashboards.
* Analytical and numerical skills to aid in ensuring initiatives are properly documented to aid prioritisation and for the analysis of reports and data relating to activity monitoring and KPIs.
* Good understanding of operational processes and procedures of a financial or asset management institution.
* Ability to comprehend business issues and develop coherent & comprehensive business solutions.
* Good analytical skills, knowledge of financial analysis, strong written communication skills as well as experience in investment/risk assessment.
* Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Competencies
* Strong analytical skills in terms of business and data analysis.
* Business solutions-oriented with a capacity to innovate and adapt.
* Strong team player with a high sense of integrity and responsibility.
* Strong organisational skills; ability to set priorities, self-organise and multitask.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
* Ability to take initiative but also seek guidance when required.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills; solid presentation skills; ability to clearly communicate complex information in a structured and concise way.
* Experience working across multiple levels and functions; ability to interact with senior management in a professional and efficient way;
* Excellent drafting skills.