Our client is assessing new adjacent business opportunities for a financial services company through a structured concept development process. Teams will deliver concise concept papers covering opportunity definition, value potential, customer segments, competition, and strategic choices, each completed over rapid 2-week sprints.

Role Overview

As a Consultant, you’ll play a key supporting role within a small strategy team, conducting market research, gathering and analysing data, and helping to shape opportunity assessments and presentation materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitor research
• Perform data collection and analysis to support opportunity sizing
• Assist in developing concept paper slides and storyboards
• Support hypothesis development and insight synthesis
• Collaborate with senior consultants and engagement manager to ensure quality and delivery

Requirements

• ~2+ years’ consulting experience in Corporate, Product, or Innovation Strategy
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Proficient in data analysis and presentation development (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced project environment
• Financial services exposure helpful but not required

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Fixed monthly rate for the project duration
• Timing: Immediate start, completion by mid-November; potential extension (Nov–Feb)
• Location: Johannesburg preferred (hybrid).