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 a Lead, People Insights, People & Culture, CIB you will operate at the intersection of business strategy, data, and digital innovation - working directly with the Corporate & Investment Banking, People & Culture leadership to influence critical workforce decisions.

Minimum qualifications
Degree in Business Commerce / Information Technology / Data Science or relevant equivalent

Experience required

• Minimum 8 - 10 years demonstrated deep expertise in workforce analytics and translating data into strategic insights.
• Established track record in applying strong problem-framing and hypothesis-driven thinking to complex organisational challenges.
• Influences senior stakeholders through compelling data storytelling and advisory capability.
• Integrates multiple data domains to derive holistic workforce and business insights.
• Act as a trusted advisor to CIB People & Culture leadership, supporting people strategy through evidence-based insights.
• Demonstrated experience in translating complex business priorities into data-driven questions, insights and recommendations.
• Track record of enabling leaders to make faster, higher-confidence workforce decisions.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities – translating them into clear narratives and actionable interventions.
• Proven ability to develop decision-ready insights, moving beyond standard reporting to enable strategic business decisions.
• Serve as a champion of evidence-based decision-making.
• Pro-actively contribute to a broader community of practice, sharing best practices and advancing capability across the organisation.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Taking Action

Technical Competencies:

• IT Knowledge
• IT Strategy & Planning
• IT Systems