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.

The role is responsible for the boosting of the platform business by seeking collaboration, developing technology, and expanding customer groups through extensive networking and cross-functional leadership. The approach involves testing, evaluating, and implementing options to drive growth and virality, while also ensuring the implementation of risk and governance frameworks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Control and optimise the financial management of the unit to drive the income statement and balance sheet.
• Review the performance and commercialisation processes of new or continued product development and develop a multifaced platform business strategy.
• Solicit and lead strategic partnerships with potential technology solution partners.
• Collaborate closely with governance functions of the bank to maintain most appropriate governance, risk, and cyber security practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent.
• Master’s or post-graduate certification in Information Technology is an added advantage
• Deep technical experience in the digital field.
• Evidence of trial and failure being harnessed to improve work procedures.
• 5-8 Years Experience in Business Management.

Technical Competencies

• Strategy Definition

• Platform Management

• Client Business Case

• IT Programme Management

• Financial Management (Financial)

• Innovation Leader

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Performance Management

Behavioural Competencies

• Generating Ideas
• Thinking Positively
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Convincing People
• Challenging Ideas
• Pursuing Goals
• Resolving Conflict
• Providing Insights
• Seizing Opportunities
• Adopting Practical Approaches