Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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 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 requiredBachelors in Business / Finance / IT or related fieldBilingual : English & French3-5 years of experienceBusiness experience including sales, Finance and / or relationship managementWillingness to learn and execute effective 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 travelVisa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
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