Strategic Projects Analyst at HF Group

Principle Accountabilities

• Support project execution analysis, exploratory analysis of strategic projects, scenario mapping and feasibility studies.
• Prioritize and track high-priority items in coordination with divisional workstreams to support the successful execution of the mission-critical workplan tasks.

Project Execution Support.

• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and document key actions.
• Track milestones, tasks, and deliverables using project management tools (monitor the execution of strategic projects, ensuring they are completed within scope, budget, and timeline).
• Monitor project budgets and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Escalate delays, risks, or resource issues or roadblocks that may arise during the project execution.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, status reports, and trackers.
• Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to project management processes and procedures.
• Support prioritization and alignment of project initiatives with strategic goals.
• Assist in resource allocation and demand planning.
• Support in identification of dependencies across projects and help mitigate cross-functional risks.

Data Analysis & Insights.

• Gather and analyze operational and financial data to inform project decisions.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to support project planning and decision-making processes.
• Provide input into cost-benefit analyses, business cases, and impact assessments.
• Prepare insights and dashboards for project performance and benefits realization.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and make recommendations for future initiatives.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Support engagement with internal stakeholders across business units.
• Schedule meetings, prepare briefing materials, and manage follow-ups sessions.
• Assist in preparing communications and presentations for senior leadership.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure project activities comply with internal governance processes.
• Monitor and report on audit and post-implementation review activities.

Reporting & Communication

• Create reports for Steering Committees, PMO, and Strategy Office.
• Track KPIs and delivery progress against strategic objectives.
• Support ad hoc requests for analysis or documentation from leadership.

Key Competencies and Skills

Technical Competencies

• Strong analytical, modelling, commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
• Solid background in project management, financial services, and a passion for driving results.

General competencies

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of financial services and industry trends to inform project decisions
• High attention to detail and structured documentation
• Integrity: Acts in line with legal, regulatory, professional, and ethical standards.
• Results orientation and operational efficiency: Focuses on achieving maximum performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities
• Stakeholder management: Pro-actively adapts own style and approach to build rapport, and work with others more effectively. (Collaborate with cross-functional teams).
• Strength in problem solving, issue-resolution and ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment.
• Passion for continuous learning and keeping up with industry trends and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Project Management, IT or related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent is an added advantage.

Experience

• 2 - 4 years' experience in project coordination, consulting, or corporate strategy support.
• Exposure to strategy execution or enterprise transformation projects / project coordination or PMO experience is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).