Business Manager

SUMMARY:
Assist with writing, reviewing, and addressing issues raised in reports or as required in critical strategic stakeholder relationship

POSITION INFO:

Provide comprehensive support to the the company

• Assist with writing, reviewing, and addressing issues raised in reports or as required in critical strategic stakeholder relationships in order to ensure that the Office of the CE''s objectives are maintained
• Develop briefings, speech writing, and prepare presentations for the CE to ensure clear and consistent messages regarding the Fund, positively highlighting its strategy, ambition and brand to the target audience Fund as well as anticipating future communications that may be needed
• Strategically manage the CE''s time and calendar by exercising discretion and decision-making while sorting and filtering requests for the Executive''s time, while ensuring strategic priorities are met in a timely manner.
• Keep the CE on schedule by providing prompts.
• Engages with the CE whilst challenging the underlying business needs to provide a stimulus and provoke debate and thought around alternative strategies and methods
• Work with the CE to prioritize an agenda and focus on the most important issues and opportunities.
• Proactively engage with colleagues across the the company to promote understanding of the workings of the CE''s Office, develop and embed Standard Operating Procedures, and encourage professional engagement with the CE from across the organisation.

Provide administrative assistance to the Board and Executive Committee

• Assist with writing, reviewing, and addressing issues raised in reports or as required in critical strategic stakeholder relationships in order to ensure that the Office of the CE''s objectives are maintained
• Develop briefings, speech writing, and prepare presentations for the CE to ensure clear and consistent messages regarding the Fund, positively highlighting its strategy, ambition and brand to the target audience Fund as well as anticipating future communications that may be needed
• Strategically manage the CE''s time and calendar by exercising discretion and decision-making while sorting and filtering requests for the Executive''s time, while ensuring strategic priorities are met in a timely manner.
• Keep the CE on schedule by providing prompts.
• Engages with the CE whilst challenging the underlying business needs to provide a stimulus and provoke debate and thought around alternative strategies and methods
• Work with the CE to prioritize an agenda and focus on the most important issues and opportunities.
• Proactively engage with colleagues across the the company to promote understanding of the workings of the CE''s Office, develop and embed Standard Operating Procedures, and encourage professional engagement with the CE from across the organisation.

Support key strategic initiatives & projects

• Assist with writing, reviewing, and addressing issues raised in reports or as required in critical strategic stakeholder relationships in order to ensure that the Office of the CE''s objectives are maintained
• Develop briefings, speech writing, and prepare presentations for the CE to ensure clear and consistent messages regarding the Fund, positively highlighting its strategy, ambition and brand to the target audience Fund as well as anticipating future communications that may be needed
• Strategically manage the CE''s time and calendar by exercising discretion and decision-making while sorting and filtering requests for the Executive''s time, while ensuring strategic priorities are met in a timely manner.
• Keep the CE on schedule by providing prompts.
• Engages with the CE whilst challenging the underlying business needs to provide a stimulus and provoke debate and thought around alternative strategies and methods
• Work with the CE to prioritize an agenda and focus on the most important issues and opportunities.
• Proactively engage with colleagues across the the company to promote understanding of the workings of the CE''s Office, develop and embed Standard Operating Procedures, and encourage professional engagement with the CE from across the organisation.

Provide strategic insight and integration support to translate organisational ambition into clear, actionable strategic frameworks and initiatives.

• Assist with writing, reviewing, and addressing issues raised in reports or as required in critical strategic stakeholder relationships in order to ensure that the Office of the CE''s objectives are maintained
• Develop briefings, speech writing, and prepare presentations for the CE to ensure clear and consistent messages regarding the Fund, positively highlighting its strategy, ambition and brand to the target audience Fund as well as anticipating future communications that may be needed
• Strategically manage the CE''s time and calendar by exercising discretion and decision-making while sorting and filtering requests for the Executive''s time, while ensuring strategic priorities are met in a timely manner.
• Keep the CE on schedule by providing prompts.
• Engages with the CE whilst challenging the underlying business needs to provide a stimulus and provoke debate and thought around alternative strategies and methods
• Work with the CE to prioritize an agenda and focus on the most important issues and opportunities.
• Proactively engage with colleagues across the the company to promote understanding of the workings of the CE''s Office, develop and embed Standard Operating Procedures, and encourage professional engagement with the CE from across the organisation.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Insight into strategy formulation and strategy execution
• In-depth knowledge of the retirement fund industry and developments taking place within this industry
• Commercial acumen and general management capability
• Excellent planning and organising skills with the ability to deliver to plan and meet deadlines
• Excellent command of written/verbal business language and report writing skills
• Strong financial, data modelling, and analytical skills with evident commercial acumen
• Articulate, able to write reports, and influence stakeholders
• Provide informed perspectives on market, industry, and competitive dynamics
• Interpret research and translate insights into strategic implications and options
• Align strategic intent with execution frameworks and operating requirements
• Provide perspective on financial viability, cost structures, and value-for-money considerations

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Bachelor''s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 6-8 years'' experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, transformation, or a similar high-impact environment.
• Proven experience in guiding strategic thinking across multiple horizons
• Proven ability to assess and recommend optimal business architecture, processes and organizational structures