Head, Payments, Regional, AR

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.

To drive Group Africa Regions(AR) strategic and commercial payments intent within its countries of presence and across the various continental regions - engage and influence the regulatory and compliance constructs (payments advocacy); build strong stakeholder relationships across AR market segments CIB or CHNW et al through regular and structured engagements, positioning payments and collections visibility and building payments capability bench strength across AR.

• First Degree in Finance and Accounting
• 1-2 years' understanding and interpretation of Income Statement and Balance Sheet
• 3-4 years' payments industry experience with understanding of the various payment systems such as Card, Cheque, EFT, Cash
• 3-4 years' understanding of the regulatory environment and can take responsibility for strategic projects (regulatory and Standard Bank initiatives)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

• Customer Understanding (Consumer Banking)
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Industry Knowledge
• International Market Knowledge
• Settlement Process
• Settlement Systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Planning and Reporting