Stanpay Head

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 lead the strategic direction, development, commercialisation, and operational excellence of Personal and Private Banking's digital wallet ecosystem. The role is accountable for driving sustainable growth, financial performance, client adoption, and innovation of wallet-based financial services, while ensuring regulatory compliance, robust risk management, and seamless integration with the broader banking and payments ecosystem.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study:

Experience Required
Digital & eCommerce, CHNW
Personal and Private Banking
1-2 years
Experience in strategy development, product management, partnerships, and ecosystem building

5-7 years
Leadership experience managing teams and delivering commercial outcomes in financial services or digital platforms

8-10 years
Experience in digital banking, payments, fintech, or mobile financial services, including wallet ecosystems, merchant acquiring, or card/payments infrastructure

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Challenging Ideas
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Resolving Conflict
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (P&C)
• Financial Acumen
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)
• Written Communication