Industry Strategist, Clients & Industries at Deloitte Nigeria

Deloitte is the largest private professional services network in the world. Everyday, approximately 286,200 professionals in more than 150 countries demonstrate their commitment to making an impact that matters. Our West Africa practice serves multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and the public sector across Nigeria and Ghana.

In Nigeria, Deloitte is one of the leading professional services firms, specializing in providing Audit, Tax, Consulting, Risk Advisory and Financial Advisory services. We serve clients in a variety of industries from financial services, consumer, telecommunications, media & technology, energy resources & Industrial and government and public services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Industry Strategist, Clients & Industries

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will champion leadership in the implementation of strategy within the business through effective management and development of the team and building of strong relationships across serviced business areas.

The incumbent will be required to execute the following:

• Contribute to input on strategy for Service Area based on area of expertise.
• Lead implementation of strategy plans agreed by leadership of own Service Area and client Service Area/s.
• Provide significant support to leadership in communication and implementation of the Firm's strategic objectives
• Understand the leadership mandate to Service Areas and communicate this clearly to team/s.
• Build strong professional relationships across delegated service line/s to understand business needs in area of responsibility
• Establish and maintain external business relationships within area of expertise to collaborate on, understand and share best practice
• Based on expertise and experience, advise and support Service Line leadership in identification and implementation of innovative solutions to issues arising within area of expertise.
• Provide annual budget input for area of responsibility for approval and integration into Service Area budget
• Manage costs for designated area and ensures time and expenses are submitted weekly
• Coordinate, schedule and manage the industry meetings and forums
• Ensure that the lists of industry responsibilities and contacts across service lines are current
• Develop cross-continent industry management process
• Leverage global industry activities and infrastructure
• Identify local and global eminence topics
• Prepare industry reports for local and global use.
• Conduct industry market and client analysis when required
• Provide input to the marketing strategy development process by articulating the industry focus 
• Maximize PR opportunities that are presented by marketing, including ensuring that spokespeople are available for proactive and reactive media commentary
• Source relevant content for the marketing team to use across all channels with emphasis on digital.
• Manage the multiple projects/ initiatives within the industry program 
• Source relevant support across the organization including marketing, communications, events, knowledge management etc.
• Coordinate industry planning across service lines for the different regions.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc., B.A., B.Eng./B. Tech., etc.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in any discipline with a minimum of Second Class Lower / Lower Credit division
• Have a minimum of credit in five WASSCE / GCE / NECO Ordinary Level subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only
• Minimum of 5 years  experience within relevant function
• Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy
• Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost 
• Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations 
• Excellent report writing skills
• Solid financial knowledge
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong client delivery focus.

The Impact You Will Make

• Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance.
• As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

How You Will Grow:

• At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn.
• We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University Leadership Centre. https://deloitte.zoomforth.com/du.

Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.

Application Closing Date
2nd February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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