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Business Development - Analyst

Business Development - Analyst

VisaJohannesburg, ZA
10 days ago
Job description

Job title : Business Development - Analyst

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 10, 2025

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Job Description

  • As Business Development Analyst you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for searching, identifying, structuring, developing, and monitoring partnerships, alliances with players of the payment ecosystem of the South Africa region.
  • The role also includes :

  • Provide support to the South Africa Head of Cluster to develop and maintain the relationship between Visa and its partners / members
  • Contribute to the development, production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Countries plans
  • Build and update on a monthly basis a complete Business Intelligence tool gathering all information with regards to Macro Economics data, Issuing & Acquiring activities of Visa clients / Market but also competition
  • Work on member queries and issues, and provide timely and efficient solution
  • Ensure Members compliance to service levels, integrity of service records and efficient resolution of complaints
  • Identify key opportunities within market, size / provide analysis, and business case to address
  • Central communication point for all clients in Market
  • Extract, Provide and Supervise periodical financial & business reports (Weekly / Monthly or quarterly) as agreed with the Head of Cluster.
  • Markets sales visits if needed (Across the cluster)
  • On Demand update and MVP plans for clients
  • Liaise with relevant Visa Departments to share member priorities & ensure business outcomes are met
  • Co-ordinate with other Visa departments to successfully implement the country plans.
  • Work closely with other Visa functional teams and have a good understanding of Visa solutions
  • Complete ad hoc project / research and presentation work and other relevant initiatives as requested by the management
  • Contribute to development, production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Country plans
  • Provide if needed support to the different business development managers and above in processing the administrative part of different business-related topics (Licensing, Account receivable, etc…)
  • Follow up on Execution plans to ensure an efficient Time To Market
  • Manage internal Sales MIS reporting processes and requirements such as MS Dynamics, Bi-weekly Pipeline reports, ad-hoc client performance reports used by Management to run the sales team effectively
  • This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
  • Qualifications

  • Experience in the Banking / Financial Services sector, card payment experience preferable
  • Knowledge of Mobile Financial Services
  • Superior powerpoint and skills
  • Skills in marketing is a plus
  • Knowledge of the regional regulations is a plus
  • Negotiation skills leading to timely and acceptable resolutions
  • Client relationship and management skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Very comfortable with numbers and a strong ability to do analysis
  • Solid interpersonal skills and working with cross functional teams
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills - Development and preparation of executive level briefs
  • Self-directed and motivated
  • Able to work with little management oversight
  • Well-structured and organized person
  • Execution & result driven person
  • Strategic management and creative thinking
  • Analytical in thought processes
  • Required sales and industry experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and / or payment schemes
  • Being very comfortable with numbers, financial analysis, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools will be required
  • Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Business / Finance / IT or related field
  • Bilingual : English & French
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience
  • Business experience including sales, Finance and / or relationship management
  • Willingness to learn and execute effectives sales strategies for new payment solutions and services
  • Card Issuing / Acquiring experience is beneficial. Exposure to servicing Financial Institution / MNOs in these areas is a plus
  • Availability to travel
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