Strategy Analyst at eTranzact

eTranzact is Nigeria’s first award winning multi-application and multi-channel electronic transaction switching and payment processing platform. eTranzact has operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, and UK and is currently expanding operations to more and more countries in the world.

ETranzact was launched in September 2003, and has today evolved into a brand with global reach extending its innovative services to include products which cut across virtually all aspects of the e-payment space; ATM, Internet, POS, and Mobile. The company currently has operations in six other countries around the world; South Africa, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Cote d’voire and United Kingdom

Since Inception, eTranzact has deployed its mobile payment solutions to banks and non bank financial institutions alike and was recently granted the license by the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide Mobile Money services to individuals with a special focus on the unbanked.Responsibilities: 

Strategic Analysis and Planning: 

Assist in analyzing market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities and potential risks. 
Support the development and execution of strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives. 

Data Analysis and Insights: 

Gather, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to provide insights and recommendations to senior management. 
Utilize advanced analytical techniques to solve complex business problems. 

Competitive Intelligence: 

Conduct comprehensive competitor analysis to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and strategic moves. 
Use competitive insights to inform strategic decision-making and improve our competitive positioning. 

Project Management: 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic projects and initiatives. 
Take ownership of specific project tasks, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outputs. 

Financial Analysis: 

Assist in financial modeling and forecasting to evaluate the financial viability of strategic initiatives. 
Evaluate investment opportunities and potential M&A targets. 

Presentation and Communication: 

Prepare clear and compelling presentations for senior leadership and other stakeholders. 
Effectively communicate complex ideas and analysis to non-technical audiences. 

Requirements: 

Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field. 
At least 18 months of experience as a Strategy Analyst in a Big 4 or MBB (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) consulting firm. 
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data. 
Basic proficiency in financial analysis and modeling. 
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analysis tools. 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas concisely. 
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities. 
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.