HFC Limited, the banking and property finance subsidiary of HF Group, has an exciting opportunity in our Strategy and Business Performance Department. We are seeking a talented, dynamic, self-driven, and results-oriented individual who is committed to performance, excellence, and participating in our growth strategy.
The role holder will support the execution of high-impact strategic projects across the organization by providing data analysis, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and performance tracking. He or she will support analysis, co-ordination and monitoring of the critical path of high priority projects such as mergers, new partnerships and operational efficiency programs.
Overall, this role ensures that strategic projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with organizational priorities.
Deadline: 2025-06-08
Category: Strategy & Business Performance
Subsidiary: HFC
Principle Accountabilities
- Support project execution analysis, exploratory analysis of strategic projects, scenario mapping and feasibility studies.
- Prioritize and track high-priority items in coordination with divisional workstreams to support the successful execution of the mission-critical workplan tasks.
Project Execution Support.
- Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and document key actions.
- Track milestones, tasks, and deliverables using project management tools (monitor the execution of strategic projects, ensuring they are completed within scope, budget, and timeline).
- Monitor project budgets and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
- Escalate delays, risks, or resource issues or roadblocks that may arise during the project execution.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, status reports, and trackers.
- Continuously evaluate and suggest improvements to project management processes and procedures.
- Support prioritization and alignment of project initiatives with strategic goals.
- Assist in resource allocation and demand planning.
- Support in identification of dependencies across projects and help mitigate cross-functional risks.
Data Analysis & Insights.
- Gather and analyze operational and financial data to inform project decisions.
- Conduct thorough research and analysis to support project planning and decision-making processes.
- Provide input into cost-benefit analyses, business cases, and impact assessments.
- Prepare insights and dashboards for project performance and benefits realization.
- Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and make recommendations for future initiatives.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Support engagement with internal stakeholders across business units.
- Schedule meetings, prepare briefing materials, and manage follow-ups sessions.
- Assist in preparing communications and presentations for senior leadership.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure project activities comply with internal governance processes.
- Monitor and report on audit and post-implementation review activities.
Reporting & Communication
- Create reports for Steering Committees, PMO, and Strategy Office.
- Track KPIs and delivery progress against strategic objectives.
- Support ad hoc requests for analysis or documentation from leadership.
Key Competencies and Skills
Technical Competencies
- Strong analytical, modelling, commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and PM tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)
- Experience in the financial services industry.
- Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
- Solid background in project management, financial services, and a passion for driving results.
General competencies
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of financial services and industry trends to inform project decisions
- High attention to detail and structured documentation
- Integrity: Acts in line with legal, regulatory, professional, and ethical standards.
- Results orientation and operational efficiency: Focuses on achieving maximum performance and driving continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities
- Stakeholder management: Pro-actively adapts own style and approach to build rapport, and work with others more effectively. (Collaborate with cross-functional teams).
- Strength in problem solving, issue-resolution and ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment.
- Passion for continuous learning and keeping up with industry trends and best practices.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Project Management, IT or related field.
- PMP certification or equivalent is an added advantage.
Experience
- 2 – 4 years’ experience in project coordination, consulting, or corporate strategy support.
- Exposure to strategy execution or enterprise transformation projects / project coordination or PMO experience is an added advantage.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).
