IT Strategy & Value Specialist

Academic:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field. Certification or training in ITIL, Lean, Six Sigma, or project management methodologies is desirable.
  

Professional:

• 2–4 years of experience in technology strategy, business analysis, enterprise planning or performance management within the financial services sector. Proficiency in analytics platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) and business case modeling.
  

Strategic Planning Support 30%

• Evaluate IT proposals and business cases, providing insight on feasibility, financial return, and strategic alignment. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape initiatives before they advance to project execution. Present insights to senior leadership and ICT governance forums.
  

Performance Measurement & Value Realization 30%

• Define KPIs, dashboards, and benefit tracking models for IT initiatives. Track post-implementation performance, linking delivery outcomes to original business case assumptions. Deliver executive reporting to show return on technology investments.
  

Market Trends & Research Intelligence 20%

• Continuously analyse trends in technology, financial services, and customer behaviour. Produce regular briefs and forecasts to inform IT strategy and foster a forward-looking, customer-obsessed approach.
  

Data Storytelling & Visualization 10%

• Build executive-ready presentations and dashboards using tools like Power BI and Tableau. Use video and digital storytelling to communicate complex insights effectively and persuasively.
  

Stakeholder & Strategic Engagement 10%

• Engage cross-functional teams including Finance, Strategy, and Business Leadership to ensure alignment of IT investments. Influence enterprise priorities with evidence-backed recommendations.