Assistant Portfolio Analyst

SUMMARY:
New role is available for a Assistant Portfolio Analyst in the Corporate Strategy Division for our client in the Automotive Industry, based in Kariega.

POSITION INFO:
The Assistant Portfolio Analyst is responsible for tracking and analyzing market trends, industry developments, customer needs, and future-oriented product requirements.

This role involves drafting and maintaining competitor cycle plans and supporting cross-divisional projects to provide critical inputs that assist in timely decision-making for relevant products across the African region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify product opportunities ("white spots") by analyzing market potential and providing strategic product recommendations for the African region.
• Analyze global market and product trends, compiling actionable and assessable reports.
• Support the Portfolio Analyst by creating and maintaining competitor cycle plans through desktop research and analysis, contributing to the company’s cycle plan development.
• Track open tasks and deadlines resulting from cross-divisional meetings, ensuring timely follow-up and execution.
• Prepare premise documents to support cross-divisional evaluations of product strategies.
• Assist in preparing project documentation for internal decision-making forums (e.g., VAP, milestones, and board-level presentations).
• Compile and analyze cross-divisional feedback on decisions to support risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate cross-functional working teams at an operational level to gather divisional inputs when required.
• Assist the Portfolio Analyst in organizing and facilitating project team meetings.
• Draft meeting agendas and minutes, and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Portfolio Analyst with the necessary deliverables to align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Qualification Requirements:

• A 3-year tertiary qualification in Marketing, Finance, or Engineering.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• Strong desktop and practical research experience.
• Proven ability to prepare documents and reports for strategic decision-making.
• Experience working with cross-divisional and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and vehicle manufacturing processes is advantageous.
• Practical project management experience in a professional environment.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and make informed recommendations.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in preparing high-level, professional presentations for executive and board-level discussions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation ability.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.
• Prior marketing experience is beneficial.