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.

As the Executive Officer: PPB, you will steer a portfolio requiring bold vision, strong execution, and decisive action. It is an opportunity for a transformational leader who thrives in complexity, confidently making tough decisions, and inspires teams to rally behind a new direction. Your leadership will shape the full PPB value chain from client experience and product enablement to operational delivery and performance management.

• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
• Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous.
• 10 years Senior leadership experience.  
• Experience within the financial services sector.
• Strong ability to execute client value propositions across complex markets.

Key Impact Areas:

• Drive Strategic Direction: Take bold decisions that address challenges, eliminate inefficiencies, and position the segment for long‑term sustainability.
• Transform Client Value and Market Impact: Lead client‑centric innovation grounded in data, insights, and evolving consumer needs.
• Drive Financial, Operational, and Commercial Excellence: Build operational discipline that improves efficiency, strengthens delivery, and enhances client experiences across all channels.
• Inspire People and Culture Transformation: Build capability, accountability, and performance excellence across both direct and indirect teams.
• Enable Technology, Digital, and Data‑Led Delivery: Ensure technology investments and systems effectively support turnaround priorities and improve client and operational outcomes.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Making Decisions
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (Audit)
• Financial Acumen
• Risk Response Strategy
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Strategic Planning and Reporting