{"id":353,"date":"2025-12-29T22:57:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T22:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=353"},"modified":"2025-12-29T23:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T23:42:06","slug":"senior-specialist-research-and-competitor-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=353","title":{"rendered":"Senior Specialist: Research and Competitor Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Company:<\/strong> Absa Bank Limited<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Sandton, South Africa<br><strong>Work Type:<\/strong> Full Time<br><strong>Remote Type:<\/strong> Hybrid<br><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 05 January 2026<br><strong>Job Requisition ID:<\/strong> R-15982313<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Absa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over <strong>100 years of rich history<\/strong>, Absa is a proudly African banking group with strong regional and international expertise. Joining Absa means being part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to shaping Africa\u2019s future through insight-led growth and responsible banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senior Specialist: Research and Competitor Analysis leads and manages the <strong>research and competitor intelligence capability<\/strong> within the SCVM Business Unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The role delivers <strong>actionable market, customer, and industry insights<\/strong> that support strategic planning, strengthen competitive advantage, and drive sustainable growth within Business Banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Focus Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market &amp; Competitor Intelligence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead competitor and market research to inform Business Banking strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track industry trends, customer behaviour, and market shifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benchmark performance against competitors and industry standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Insight &amp; Decision Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support product development, pricing, and go-to-market strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable executive decision-making through structured analysis and reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer &amp; Segment Insights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify unmet customer needs across business segments (SMEs, corporates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate Voice of the Customer into strategy formulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform segmentation, targeting, and value proposition development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable Growth &amp; Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify growth opportunities through market gap analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support long-term strategy through forecasting and scenario planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benchmark sustainability and ESG practices to support responsible banking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational Effectiveness &amp; Digital Enablement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build dashboards and research tools for insight sharing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote digital adoption, automation, and data-driven decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish early-warning systems for market and competitor shifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stakeholder &amp; Talent Leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage senior stakeholders and present insights to leadership forums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build and mentor research and analytics capability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster a culture of insight-led innovation and continuous improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qualifications &amp; Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Postgraduate Qualification (NQF 8):<\/strong> Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Professional Qualification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Field of Study:<\/strong> Business Strategy, Marketing, Economics, Data Analytics, or related fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>8\u201310 years\u2019 experience<\/strong> in strategic research, competitor analysis, or related capability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven experience delivering market intelligence that informs strategy and drives growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to digital transformation and data-driven decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong stakeholder engagement and executive presentation experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Competencies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership Competencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strategic Thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Acumen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influence &amp; Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creativity &amp; Innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering Results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration &amp; Adaptability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Market and competitor analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualitative and quantitative research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data analytics and visualisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benchmarking and performance tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insight storytelling and reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk and opportunity identification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Equity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absa Bank Limited is an <strong>equal opportunity and affirmative action employer<\/strong>. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absa reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/ABSAcareersite\/job\/Sandton\/Senior-Specialist--Research-and-Competitor-Analysis_R-15982313-1\/apply\/applyManually\">Apply Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Absa Bank LimitedLocation: Sandton, South AfricaWork Type: Full TimeRemote Type: HybridClosing Date: 05 January 2026Job Requisition ID: R-15982313 About Absa With over 100 years of rich history, Absa is a proudly African banking group with strong regional and international expertise. 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