Research Analyst - Centurion, South Africa - Secondments Recruitment

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Centurion, South Africa

4 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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To conduct applied business research analysis segmented by external analysis themes in support of both the company and the company Insurance Company (LBIC).

To conduct the full spectrum of analysis required to examine the research themes (policy impact; technological impacts; global, domestic and regional trends) across various agriculture related themes.

Specifically focused on research and analysis as it pertains to the Environmental and Social agenda that will drive environmental sustainability (broad discipline focus).

Leads Environmental and Social sustainability issues across the bank including assessment and management of environmental and social risks of the bank.

Identifying environmental and social opportunities for the bank. Co-ordinates Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS) approach throughout the bank. Develops criteria for assessing and managing environmental risks and opportunities. Facilitates and monitors the implementation of the Environmental and Social criteria. Reports on environmental performance of the bank. Conducts research on environmental and social risks and opportunities for the Bank.


Minimum Requirements:

Preferred Minimum Education and Experience

  • Masters qualification or Equivalent in Environmental / Agricultural Economics
  • 35 years experience as a Researcher within an agricultural / environmental research environment
Critical Competencies

  • Legislation
  • Business Environment
  • Agricultural Economics and Value Chain Analysis
  • Agricultural Industry
  • Statistics
  • Financial Accounting Principles
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Business / Finance Acumen
  • Political Economy issues that affect the agricultural sector
  • Research skills
  • Database Principles

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Development and coordination of company Environmental and social sustainability strategies, frameworks and policies

  • Identifies the correct internal stakeholders and engages with them to gather, document and interpret business environment and the business impact holistically as it pertains to Environmental and Social sustainability across the bank
  • Develops and reviews an Environmental and Social sustainability strategy as aligned to the corporate plan, framework and policy that will guide and direct the implementation of Environmental and Social sustainability internally and externally
  • Identifies and Manages Environmental and Social risks and opportunities for the bank.
  • Coordinates Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS) throughout the bank determining Environmental impacts externally which can have positive and negative impacts.
  • Develops criteria for assessing and managing environmental risks and opportunities and facilities ESS training throughout the bank
  • Facilitates and monitors the implementation of the Environmental and Social criteria and reports on environmental performance of the bank.

. Coordinates and Facilitates Research relating to Environmental and Social sustainability

  • Compiles research papers / reports and ad hoc reports based on own research to provide insights to business relating to Environmental and Social Sustainability risks and opportunities
  • Prioritises key thematic agenda for research (Development Indicators) within the area of Environmental and Social Sustainability (ESS)
  • Proactively Initiates research based on business requirements; or
  • Receives requests for research and conducts required research to meet its objectives and expected outcomes.
  • Defines the objectives of the research in accordance with the requirements.
  • Determines the research methodology in accordance with the requirements.
  • Coordinates the collection of data, analyses the collected data and provides findings in the format conducive for applicability and utilisation by the business.
  • Presents research findings to relevant stakeholders as required.
  • Produces research papers and presentations from completed research in accordance with required standards and formats, and distributes research outputs to relevant role players. Collates research conducted by other parties into reports to provide insights to business relating to Environmental and Social Sustainability risks and opportunities
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Leads Thought Leadership for the Bank Environmental and Social sustainability

  • Identifies opportunities for facilitating policy dialogues and stakeholder engagement.
  • Identifies opportunities for the Bank to innovate through research or policy and recommends changes based on these findings.
  • Engages with both policy makers and academic researchers to influence policy externally through profiling Bank solutions.
  • Externally engages on behalf of the Bank on key policy matters.
  • Seeks solutions through interactions that provide guidance for the Bank.
  • Investigates and comments on areas impacted upon by the Banks role.
  • Integrates research and policy solutions to influence the risk assessment and credit process of the Bank
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