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Company: MarshDescription:is the worldxe2x80x99s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: , , , and . For more information, visit , follow us on and .MARSH is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Sandton office:Strategy Lead / Chief of Staff xe2x80x93 RMPWhat you will be rewarded with:An international well-established company with a strong brand and strong results to matchAttractive benefits coverage, outstanding learning and mentoring programs, and internal mobility opportunitiesStable employment and hybrid working model (3 compulsory days on-site)We will rely on you to:Core Research & Advising ResponsibilitiesBe a thought partner to the Managing Director to determine and prioritize decisions, manage time, prepare materials, and brainstorm strategic objectivesProvide high-level, quick, and in-depth analysis of policy, politics and industry trendsAs needed, serve as surrogate for Managing Director at meetings and presentationsSupport the Managing Director in creating presentations materials, background briefs and talking points. Maintain post-meeting debriefs and communicate to relevant stakeholdersSupport the writing of internal communication, op-eds, articles, speeches, memos, and broader high-level stakeholder communication.Produce consolidated reporting to Managing Director, including tracking, reporting of internal documents that require coordinating data and information from around the organizationRespond to a variety of special projects and drive from genesis to execution.Core Operations ResponsibilitiesManage relationships cross-functionally within teamsTeam project manager to make sure we are on track for major initiatives short and long term and make sure we are thinking long term and not just what is immediately in front of usHelp to run team meetings, team building, culture creationManage near and long-term meeting agendas and preparation for Managing Director. Screen requests for time/opportunities, gather backgrounds on meeting attendees, develop preparation material and ensure needed support from team in attendance and meeting materialsAttend meetings with and on behalf of Managing Director, synthesize notes and facilitate action items and follow up items, ensure logging in CRMStrategize, develop, and track key performance metrics for the organization to inform status and future opportunitiesSpearhead and implement programs, systems, workflows, or processes that strengthen political knowledge and impact, improve tracking and performance evaluation, or reduce redundancies.Work with Finance to manage the annual department budget for Comms and coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Accounting teams for necessary information, compliance disclosures and reports.What you need to have:Advanced degree/Masters qualification (any appropriate field)Strong analytical and diagnostic skillsA unique individual who can balance strategy creation with a strong bias for action and execution.5-7 of relevant work experience in a consulting environment or management roleAbility to work with a high-level of ambiguity, exercise initiative and work with briefs of varying detail.Meaningful and demonstrated history of operational efficiency and optimizationExceptional project manager with extraordinary organization skillsOutstanding data mining skills and insight generation capabilityExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong command of modern technology (MS Office, Google Workspace, Calendly, Zoom and other emerging technology)Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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