Strategy Support Specialist

About the role

Old Mutual Malawi Ltd is recruiting a highly analytical, proactive and results-oriented Strategy Support Specialist based in Blantyre. Reporting to the Strategy, Data and Digital Executive, the role supports the development, execution and monitoring of strategic initiatives that drive business performance and long-term growth. It provides strategic analysis, business intelligence, research and performance insights to support decision-making across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of strategic policies, frameworks and procedures.
• Conduct horizon scanning and market intelligence to identify emerging trends, opportunities and risks.
• Monitor and analyse business performance metrics against strategic and financial objectives.
• Provide strategic advice and insights on business challenges and opportunities.
• Support strategic planning processes and the execution of business priorities.
• Prepare and coordinate analytical reports, dashboards and management insights.
• Carry out economic and market research and collect, analyse and interpret data to identify key trends.
• Support the preparation of business cases, feasibility assessments and strategic projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Statistics or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in strategic planning, business performance analysis, reporting, research or business intelligence.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Business intelligence and data analysis
• Strategic analysis and prioritisation
• Data modelling and statistical analysis
• Budget management
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Current state assessment and solution analysis
• Data compilation, interpretation and reporting
• Strong oral communication skills