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 / membersContribute to the development, production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Countries plansBuild 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 competitionWork on member queries and issues, and provide timely and efficient solutionEnsure Members compliance to service levels, integrity of service records and efficient resolution of complaintsIdentify key opportunities within market, size / provide analysis, and business case to addressCentral communication point for all clients in MarketExtract, 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 clientsLiaise with relevant Visa Departments to share member priorities & ensure business outcomes are metCo-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 solutionsComplete ad hoc project / research and presentation work and other relevant initiatives as requested by the managementContribute to development, production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Country plansProvide 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 MarketManage 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 effectivelyThis 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 preferableKnowledge of Mobile Financial ServicesSuperior powerpoint and skillsSkills in marketing is a plusKnowledge of the regional regulations is a plusNegotiation skills leading to timely and acceptable resolutionsClient relationship and management skillsLeadership skillsVery comfortable with numbers and a strong ability to do analysisSolid interpersonal skills and working with cross functional teamsExceptional verbal and written communication skills - Development and preparation of executive level briefsSelf-directed and motivatedAble to work with little management oversightWell-structured and organized personExecution & result driven personStrategic management and creative thinkingAnalytical in thought processesRequired sales and industry experienceKnowledge and understanding of banking operations and / or payment schemesBeing very comfortable with numbers, financial analysis, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools will be requiredBasic Qualifications
Bachelors in Business / Finance / IT or related fieldBilingual : English & FrenchPreferred Qualifications
3-5 years of experienceBusiness experience including sales, Finance and / or relationship managementWillingness to learn and execute effectives sales strategies for new payment solutions and servicesCard Issuing / Acquiring experience is beneficial. Exposure to servicing Financial Institution / MNOs in these areas is a plusAvailability to travelSales / Retail / Business Development jobs