Senior Business Analyst Jobs in Egypt and Careers in Visa Vacancies in Cairo 2013
Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world's major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime, make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services. All of which makes their lives easier and helps grow economies.
Behind the Visa brand are our talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world.
Purpose
Work with the Senior Business Development Leader based in the Cairo Office as a business analyst / advisor to support key areas of the business across the functions and geographies in development of their own strategies.
The role provides traditional Business Development Executive support, in addition to business analysis, recognising trends, providing understanding to the factors impacting current and potential business results of Visa.
Principle Responsibilities / Key Results Area
Business Development SupportBy working through the Business Development team, contribute to the development of strategic plans for designated Clients by integrating and setting priorities based on information about the markets, Client business plans, Visa priorities and competitor activities.
Monitor the development of the banking and financial services industry across the region, analyse trends and understand factors impacting current and potential business results of Visa.
Monitor and analyse competitors strategies and contribute to developing/responding to these so that Visa's market state within the relevant markets is enhanced
Contribute to development, production and implementation of initiatives outlined in Country plans
Monitor and analyse competitors strategies and contribute to developing/responding to these so that Visa's market state within the relevant markets is enhanced
Attend to Client queries and issues, and provide timely and efficient solution
Manage daily tasks such as maintaining and updating Client contact lists, mailing out relevant information to members
Ensure clients compliance to service levels, integrity of service records and efficient resolution of complaints
Identify key opportunities within market, size/provide analysis and business case to address
Central communication point for all clients in market
Provide periodical reports( weekly/monthly or quarterly ) as agreed with Country Manager
Regular market sales visits
Business AnalysisIdentification of strategic issues to be discussed by MENA Senior Management team, and provision of information to enable discussion and decision making.
Target setting; monitoring and communication of progress against targets
Monitoring progress towards achieving strategic intent
Understand and contribute to the North Africa team's overall objectives and goals.
Provide pro-active input in all areas of department activities, highlighting potential problems or resource issues.
Work closely with other department members to ensure individual objectives are aligned and highlight areas of misalignment.
Raise resource issues with department management when identified.
Support colleagues in periods of absence and when required in busy periods.
The business requires in-depth revenue and volume analysis for better and on time decision making. Analysis would include:NRY working by country by product
Analyzing and mapping revenue streams
Volume trend analysis (International vs. Domestic)
Analysis of revenue by category
Review of revenue for completeness
The role holder would also assist in detailed forecasting for revenue drivers.
Support the production of the key business drivers (e.g. volumes, transactions, etc) for use in strategic planning, annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting
Co-ordinate with other Visa departments in order to successfully implement the country plans. Effectively respond and follow up on queries and/or requests raised by client banks
Work closely with all business functions internally and co-ordinate appropriate meetings with clients and information management
Ad hoc project/researchComplete ad hoc project/research and presentation work and other relevant initiatives as requested by the management
Prepare and follow up on Incentive Deals/CMS and other internal similar programs
Corporate HospitalityOrganize and execute events related to corporate hospitality in the relevant markets
Manage, forecast and update event planner report
Budgeting, costing and coordination with external event management companies
General
Ensure all International departments are fully informed of actions that may affect them, support their objectives and business plans and seek to resolve conflicts which might occur
Actively contribute to the development of the team through sharing of information, coaching and support
Establish, maintain and develop good relationships with International colleagues, staff in Worldwide Services and other regions to ensure that global initiatives and best practice throughout Visa are effectively introduced across International.
Strategic Nature, Mgmt Accountability, & Scope
Solves complex problems by taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
Analytical expert representing the North Africa team on cross functional processes and project deliverables.
Coordinates and supports sales activities.
Decision Making & Complexity
Decisions will impact the ability of the North Africa team to deliver annual revenue targets and goals.
Decisions are guided by Visa policies, procedures and business plans.
Interprets business issues and recommends best practices.
Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Financial & Organizational Scope
Individual contributor role, not directly responsible for managing a cost centre or budget.
Working with the Senior Business Development Leader of the Cairo Office, this role provides commercial financial support for the Cairo Office and is a key member of the North Africa team.
Reporting Relationships & Interactions
Reports to the Senior Business Development Leader within a team of 7 based in the Cairo office.
This individual will be expected to interact effectively will all levels of Visa management and staff. Will work closely with Country Managers and function heads.
Strong interpersonal skills are required to address on-going needs of a complex, matrix, and multinational organisation.
Key CompetenciesExcellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across functions and geographies in a complex matrix environment.
Strategic and analytical thinking
Ability to see the broader picture
Creative, innovative problem solving
Analytical thinking
Strategic management
Leadership Skills
Negotiation skills leading to timely and acceptable resolutions
Solid interpersonal skills and working with cross functional teams
Self-directed and motivated
Expert on North Africa Market
Demonstrated finance skills
Significant prior experience in a finance role within a commercial environment, supporting non-financial management.
Specialised expertise in pricing, revenues, incentives, local market conditions & competition.
Advanced knowledge of the electronic payments business (preferably cards, preferably Visa) policies, financial controls / accounting processes.
Deep understanding of Visa systems, organisation, products & value proposition
Qualifications
Required Experience (education, skills - professional/technical/business)
EducationBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant field.
ProfessionalVery organised
Proactive
Good time management skills
Professional, confident, outgoing - ability to maintain good communication with wide internal audience
Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills are needed
TechnicalExcellent Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel & PowerPoint for executive level presentations, Excel for forecasting, budgeting & revenue exercises, etc.
Finance & Accounting skills
Strong experience in research and analysis, planning or other strategy roles within financial industry or management consultancy
Knowledge and understanding of banking operations and/ or payment schemes, including products & services, business systems and processes
Project Management Skills
Fluent in English and Arabic language skills, both written and spoken
BusinessRuns executive level meetings
Facilitates group discussions and debate
Strong influencing skills
Strong understanding of the complete payments business
Advisor on best practice
Capability to liaise, present to and work with senior level international executives
Commercial orientation, interpersonally credible, influential in their dealings and sensitive to a multicultural environment
Ability to manage varied indirect reporting relationships at all levels of the Visa and client organisation
Strong self-management skills including demonstrable drive and energy
Multicultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationship management, including the ability to work effectively within International, between regions and with Worldwide Services staff
Creative thinker, problem solver and solution focused
Candidate must have the ability to travel
Preferred Experience (education, skills - professional/technical/business)
EducationMaster's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or other relevant field.
TechnicalFrench language skills
BusinessExpert financial/business professional from the payments industry
Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world's major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime, make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services. All of which makes their lives easier and helps grow economies.
Behind the Visa brand are our talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world.
Job Description
Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks.Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world's major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime, make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services. All of which makes their lives easier and helps grow economies.
Behind the Visa brand are our talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world.
Purpose
Work with the Senior Business Development Leader based in the Cairo Office as a business analyst / advisor to support key areas of the business across the functions and geographies in development of their own strategies.
The role provides traditional Business Development Executive support, in addition to business analysis, recognising trends, providing understanding to the factors impacting current and potential business results of Visa.
Principle Responsibilities / Key Results Area
Business Development Support
Business Analysis
The business requires in-depth revenue and volume analysis for better and on time decision making. Analysis would include:
Ad hoc project/research
Corporate Hospitality
General
Strategic Nature, Mgmt Accountability, & Scope
Solves complex problems by taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
Analytical expert representing the North Africa team on cross functional processes and project deliverables.
Coordinates and supports sales activities.
Decision Making & Complexity
Decisions will impact the ability of the North Africa team to deliver annual revenue targets and goals.
Decisions are guided by Visa policies, procedures and business plans.
Interprets business issues and recommends best practices.
Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Financial & Organizational Scope
Individual contributor role, not directly responsible for managing a cost centre or budget.
Working with the Senior Business Development Leader of the Cairo Office, this role provides commercial financial support for the Cairo Office and is a key member of the North Africa team.
Reporting Relationships & Interactions
Reports to the Senior Business Development Leader within a team of 7 based in the Cairo office.
This individual will be expected to interact effectively will all levels of Visa management and staff. Will work closely with Country Managers and function heads.
Strong interpersonal skills are required to address on-going needs of a complex, matrix, and multinational organisation.
Key Competencies
Qualifications
Required Experience (education, skills - professional/technical/business)
Education
Professional
Technical
Business
Preferred Experience (education, skills - professional/technical/business)
Education
Technical
Business
Company Description
Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks.Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world's major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime, make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services. All of which makes their lives easier and helps grow economies.
Behind the Visa brand are our talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world.
Additional Information
- Posted:
- June 17, 2013
- Type:
- Full-time
- Experience:
- Not Applicable
- Functions:
- General Business
- Industries:
- Consumer Services, Financial Services, Information Technology and Services
- Employer Job ID:
- 131688
- Job ID:
- 5801936
