Sanlam Life and Savings: Internships 2024

Graduate Opportunity: Junior Business Analyst at Sanlam Risk & Savings, Bellville

Sanlam Life and Savings: Internships 2024 Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is dedicated to serving both retail and corporate clients in South Africa, continually enhancing our strategic foothold in the market. Comprising three main clusters – Sanlam Corporate, Sanlam Retail Mass, and Sanlam Retail Affluent – SLS offers comprehensive strategic direction, coordination, and governance oversight. This structure enables us to achieve our business goals effectively while ensuring rigorous assurance through our second line of defense functions.

Company: Sanlam Group
Location: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
Date Published: 3rd July 2024

Position Overview: Graduate Junior Business Analyst

We invite unemployed South African graduates, aged 18-35, to apply for our Graduate Junior Business Analyst position. This 12-month contract offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the financial services industry. Successful candidates will receive training and hands-on experience within our Change Portfolio team, preparing them for a career as a Junior Business Analyst.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, analyze, and define business requirements for long-term insurance quotations and new business. This involves understanding the nuances of financial management and wealth management within the insurance sector.
Develop Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) and use case specifications, including appropriate diagrams and test conditions. Proficiency in financial planning and familiarity with financial institutions will be advantageous.
Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure successful process implementation and adherence, and identify necessary refinements. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of financial services provided.
Understand interrelated processes across different company areas and recommend improvements, leveraging knowledge in pnc stock and money management.
Suggest enhancements or replacements for existing software and applications to provide competitive advantages for Sanlam Risk and Savings. Experience with pnc personal banking or ally financial auto systems would be beneficial.
Identify opportunities for new technology, digital developments, and automation. This can significantly impact service finance and overall operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain work management and resource planning statistics, continuously improving data integrity. Knowledge of desert financial credit union practices can be helpful.
Conduct user testing to ensure the robustness of implemented solutions.

What You Need to Succeed

Role Requirements:

Grade 12 certificate.
Degree or Diploma in BSc, BComm in Informatics, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
South African citizenship, aged 18-35.
Currently unemployed and not participating in any other INSETA programme.
Proof of relevant qualifications and most recent academic results.

Key Competencies:

Effective communication (verbal and written)
Analytical thinking
Decision-making quality
Information gathering
Innovation cultivation
Accuracy concern
Planning and alignment
Customer focus
Collaboration and teamwork
Result-driven attitude
Resilience

Incorporating financial expertise such as understanding hdfc credit card statements, consulting as a financial consultant, and familiarity with coles financial services can be advantageous. Awareness of regulatory bodies like the federal deposit insurance corporation (FDIC) and FSRA will enhance compliance understanding. Additionally, experience in ally auto customer service, national financial services, or working within a financial company can provide a solid foundation. Consideration of retirement planning tools like alerus retirement is also beneficial for a holistic financial approach.

Career Growth with Sanlam

Sanlam is committed to fostering strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We support your future aspirations, personal development, and career achievements. Through our five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, and Santam, including MiWay and the Group Office – we provide numerous opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies:

Resilience
Collaboration
Innovation
Customer focus
Result orientation

Application Process

The shortlisting process will commence after the application due date. The duration of the process will vary based on your progress and manager availability.

Closing Date: 9th July 2024

Embark on a fulfilling career with Sanlam, where your potential is valued and nurtured. Join us and be part of a team that strives for excellence and innovation in the financial services industry.

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