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The Commercial Intelligence Specialist at Sun International is responsible for delivering market intelligence and analytical insights to identify and implement strategic growth opportunities for the online gaming division. The role involves gathering and analyzing market data, performing competitor benchmarking, and generating data-driven reports to support executive decision-making and strategic initiatives. Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8-10 years of experience in data analysis, market research, or strategy support.
Job Title: Commercial Intelligence Specialist Company: Sun International
The Commercial Intelligence Specialist will be tasked with delivering market intelligence, analytical insights, and feasibility support to pinpoint, evaluate, and implement strategic growth opportunities within both existing and emerging markets for the online gaming division. This position merges internal and external data scrutiny, scenario planning, and systematic research to guide business cases, market entry evaluations, and investment choices.
Gather, compile, and scrutinize external market data concerning competitors, pricing, customer behavior, industry trends, and regulatory, economic, and commercial factors influencing market opportunities Maintain structured repositories of market intelligence, research libraries, and competitor benchmarking frameworks Perform competitor benchmarking, market analysis, and research to explore market entry tactics, operational models, and industry case studies, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities Examine internal business intelligence and external datasets to detect customer, market, and operational trends, risks, and opportunities Generate data-driven insights, dashboards, visualizations, reports, and analytical packs to aid executive decision-making and governance Facilitate the evaluation of new market, product, and strategic opportunities via structured analysis, feasibility assessments, and multi-faceted (commercial, operational, financial, and regulatory) evaluations Construct, update, and maintain financial and analytical models, including assumptions, scenarios, sensitivity analysis, revenue projections, cost estimates, and ROI calculations Compile feasibility assessment documentation and substantiate key assumptions underpinning strategic recommendations, business cases, and implementation plans Aid in preparing business cases, investment committee submissions, and decision-support documentation with analytical inputs and quantitative evidence Supply analytical inputs to support market entry assessments, expansion strategies, and implementation planning Support the readiness and execution of approved initiatives by identifying operational dependencies, data requirements, delivery considerations, and translating analysis into actionable requirements for cross-functional teams Evaluate operational models, products, technologies, and solutions that facilitate growth and market expansion Draft structured reports, presentations, and management updates for executive and governance forums Ensure the accuracy, consistency, traceability, and version control of all data, models, and analytical outputs, maintaining supporting documentation and evidence repositories for strategic initiatives Engage and coordinate with Business Intelligence, Finance, Product, Operations, Compliance, and other stakeholders to gather data, validate assumptions, and support analytical and execution requirements Support the preparation of executive updates, progress reports, and supporting analyses for strategic initiatives Cultivate effective working relationships across internal stakeholders to facilitate data collection, insight generation, and execution support
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline
8-10 years’ experience in data analysis, market research, business analysis, financial analysis, or strategy support Experience in a regulated industry (gaming, betting, financial services, telecoms, or similar) is preferred Exposure to market research, competitor analysis, or business intelligence environments is advantageous
Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Problem Solving Commercial Awareness Structured Thinking Communication Stakeholder Collaboration Initiative & Ownership Resilience & Adaptability Integrity & Data Discipline
Market Research & Data Collection Competitor & Industry Analysis Financial Modelling Support Data Analysis & Insight Generation Feasibility Analysis Support Business Case Analytical Support Regulatory & Market Research Reporting & Data Visualisation
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Monthly based
Gauteng
Gauteng
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