Our client, a well-known South African company in the financial services sector is on the search for a Business Solutions Manager to join their Durban team to play a leading role in the management of several strategic partnerships and will have responsibility for the smooth operation and the revenues associated with these. In addition to the management of certain existing relationships you will also be responsible for the identification and onboarding of new partners and several other growth related projects. This would include overseeing the end-to-end process from opportunity assessment and business case development to proposition development and contracting. This position will require you to work collaboratively with various departments across the organization. Key Performance Areas: Oversee and manage several existing partnerships and working with a number of internal and external stakeholders ensure their effective management and performance. Work with senior members of the organisation to identify new partner and growth opportunities. Thereafter, working with other internal stakeholders, lead the process of successfully concluding these relationships. Apply your experience to ensure that associated products, channels and processes have a strong focus on the customer experience, usability, and appeal and are relevant for the strategic partners and their clients. Continuously monitor the performance of existing partnerships, utilising data-driven insights to guide decisions and improvements. Stay informed about the regulatory environment in the financial services sector and working with the internal Risk team ensure that all products, partnerships and their management meet compliance standards. Effectively manage the budget allocated to the partnership in question and work with partners to ensure these budgets are met. Requirements: Relevant business bachelor’s degree in (Business, Finance, Economics, etc); Honours or master’s degree preferable 7-10 years’ relevant experience preferably in a management consulting, banking, financial services or deal making with experience in dealing with senior stakeholders
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