{"id":19802,"date":"2014-11-10T10:05:02","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T08:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=19802"},"modified":"2014-11-10T04:21:53","modified_gmt":"2014-11-10T02:21:53","slug":"executive-assistant-job-opportunity-momentum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/executive-assistant-job-opportunity-momentum.html","title":{"rendered":"Executive Assistant Job Opportunity at Momentum"},"content":{"rendered":"

An opportunity is available at the Investments and Savings Centre of Excellence for an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.\u00a0 The Executive Assistant to the CEO will gain deep insight into the MMI Group and how the executive leadership of the business operates. S\/he will work closely with the CEO and executives in preparing key deliverables.<\/p>\n

Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The successful candidate should have a Chartered Accountant\/CFA\/MBA qualification. Strong financial analytical and modeling skills would bring a distinct advantage, in addition the candidate should be highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and have excellent communication skills (particularly written) and\u00a0 organisational abilities.\u00a0 The candidate should be solutions-oriented with a strong problem solving skill-set and should be able to think strategically.<\/p>\n

The successful candidate must present a competent, articulate and professional image and be able to interact with people at senior levels both within the organisation and with external parties. This job will frequently require working to tight deadlines, and will often involve working overtime. S\/he must be able to work innovatively in his\/her effort to add the maximum value to the role. This person must also be motivated to take on multiple tasks, remain calm under pressure and manage time well. Due to the nature of the work, confidentiality and ethics are of utmost importance.<\/p>\n

This position would particularly suit an individual who is ambitious and seeks exposure to high-level strategic decision making and looking for a valuable experience for future career development within the MMI Group.<\/p>\n

Appointments will be made in accordance with our EE plan.<\/p>\n

Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
SKILL<\/strong><\/td>\nDESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Business<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Overview of financial industry<\/li>\n
  • Knowledge of asset management industry in its multiple facets<\/li>\n
  • Knowledge of asset management industry\u00a0 value chain<\/li>\n
  • Knowledge of financial instruments, markets, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Business objectives<\/li>\n
  • Business continuity requirements<\/li>\n
  • Business budgets and costs, key components of income generation, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Key business processes, functions and activities<\/li>\n
  • Stakeholder relationships<\/li>\n
  • Business risks and controls\/accounting controls<\/li>\n
  • Accounting background or strong understanding<\/li>\n
  • Legislation<\/li>\n
  • Competitor landscape and knowledge<\/li>\n
  • Industry standards<\/li>\n
  • Knowledge of clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SKILL<\/strong><\/td>\nDESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication skills<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Verbal communication<\/li>\n
  • Written communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Project management<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Methodology<\/li>\n
  • Practical experience\/application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Presentation skills<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Design content<\/li>\n
  • Present to management<\/li>\n
  • Present to staff\/colleagues<\/li>\n
  • Present to clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Selling\/marketing skills<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Sell concepts, new processes, etc. to business<\/li>\n
  • Sell business requirements and concepts to suppliers\/vendors<\/li>\n
  • Propose projects\/systems and process changes to executive and senior business management<\/li>\n
  • Sell concepts, new processes, etc. to clients on behalf of business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Facilitation skills<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Information gathering sessions<\/li>\n
  • Decision making sessions<\/li>\n
  • Process improvement sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Decision making skills<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Strategic thinking<\/li>\n
  • Long term thinking<\/li>\n
  • Assess impact of decision against strategic and longer term business views<\/li>\n
  • Quick decision making ability<\/li>\n
  • Obtain decision from relevant party<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Training material and presentation<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Methodology<\/li>\n
  • Practical experience\/application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soft skills<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • People management<\/li>\n
  • Knowledge transfer<\/li>\n
  • Change management<\/li>\n
  • Leadership<\/li>\n
  • Team player<\/li>\n
  • Remain objective in all aspects<\/li>\n
  • Relationship management (management, staff, third parties, suppliers, peers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Analysis skills<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Obtain information<\/li>\n
  • Logical classification of processes, activities, functions, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Understand\/interpret information<\/li>\n
  • Represent information<\/li>\n
  • Analysis methodology<\/li>\n
  • Documentation tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SKILL<\/strong><\/td>\nDESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Supplier\/Third party management<\/strong><\/td>\n\n