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Investment Banking Graduate, Trainee

Investment Banking Graduate, Trainee

Standard Bank Of South Africa LimitedJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

Investment Banking Graduate Trainee – Johannesburg

Location : Kempton Park, Gauteng

Salary : R - R

Employer : Y ZEDA Limited

Posted : today

Job Description

Purpose of the role

Enhancement of the Financial Management systems, business performance analysis and insights, building reporting models to support the decision making of the finance management team for South Africa and the African countries. Liaise with colleagues in reviewing, analysing and advise on financial reporting in order to improve profitability, efficiency and productivity within South Africa and the designated regional countries.

Key deliverables and outputs

Operational

  • Develop statistical and automation models supporting decision making as required
  • Develop and maintain a dynamic Financial Management model for South Africa and the African countries
  • Generate, validate and analyse the data and present findings on regional / business trends and profitability to inform business decisions
  • Full automation within Financial Management and Reporting to safeguard control measures and validation processes
  • Creation of synchronised finance and reporting database that will aid the team in making informed decisions
  • Profitability assessments for new business / products supporting GO / No Go decisions
  • Evaluate demand for new products and the implication thereof
  • Liaise with business stakeholders to determine optimal financial management and communicate findings to all relevant stakeholders
  • Liaise with department heads to implement efficient operating costs tracking models and provide productivity improvements
  • Identify risks, opportunities, and initiatives to optimise revenue, productivity and reduce costs
  • Conduct market and competitor analysis within the rental and leasing industry for benchmarking to guide strategic decisions
  • Contribute to the successful implementation of projects to achieve the business outcome
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning with financial insights
  • Analyse sales, margin, pricing, customer, and product data to inform commercial strategies

Projects and additional revenue opportunities

  • Action project plan as per steps identified, report on progress and maintain special projects database with record of key learnings

    • Reporting

  • Document and report on Financial Management and Reporting trends, as well as changes thereof
  • Report on progression and performance of projects, financial management models and system changes
  • Provide ad hoc reports as requested
  • Provide monthly reports to General Manager : Finance and Management

    • Meetings

  • Attend and participate in daily huddles and monthly team meetings
  • Attend Operations team meetings to provide demand insight and understand their challenges

    • Stakeholders (internal & external customers, suppliers, shareholders, communities)

  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with key segment and Operations managers
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Finance and IT teams
  • Share technical knowledge and insight with internal customers to enhance decision making
  • BCom : Accounting or Finance related qualification
  • Driver's License
  • 0 - 1 years' experience in business financial performance

    • Note : This job requires that the employee maintains the highest level of honesty and integrity, as they will have access to company assets, cash handling and confidential record storage areas. A formal personal background check is undertaken.

    Applications closing date : 10 October 2025

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    Graduate • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa