Head of Country (High Complexity), Transactional Product and Service (TPS), Kenya

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

This role is concerned with influencing and disrupting TPS large country priorities to retain franchise positioning in the country. The focus is on establishing franchise presence across client ecosystems with fit for purpose solutioning in new sectors and segments. The role is responsible for enabling a fast-moving entrepreneurial team with a hunger to win.

Qualifications

 

  • Degree in Account or Business-related degree
  • MBA in Finance or Strategic Management

Experience

  • 10+ years of thorough working knowledge of Transactional Banking environment with good exposure to Transactional products, client facing experience and the value chain.
  • A demonstrated ability to understand and solution product structuring including interdependencies and synergies across product lines.
  • Able to demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of Standard Bank Group (SBG) and TPS financials to steer complex cross-functional engagements across the bank in the best interests of the franchise.
  • A proven track record in contributing and influencing key decisions on boards and committees (e.g. ALCO, credit, BS&R, new business and other committees of the bank)
  • A strong understanding of the FinTech and digital disruption in the financial services environment.
  • Experience in assessing and managing credit decisions.
  • Maintain a network of key stakeholders to enable sales and servicing of clients.
  • A Proven ability to lead teams across the multitude of products and focus areas.
  • Detailed understanding of Local regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

Competencies:

  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Developing Strategies
  • Providing Insights
  • Interacting with People
  • Making Decisions
  • Directing People
  • Empowering Individuals
  • Conveying Self-Confidence
  • Showing Composure
  • Embracing Change
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