Head, Card & Payments
Job Summary
To execute the Card and Payments strategy in country in alignment with business lines (i.e. Personal and Private Banking - PPB) and country objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive Card and Payments strategies aligned with organizational goals and market opportunities
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team fostering a culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement.
- Oversee product portfolio management including credit cards debit cards prepaid solutions and digital payment offerings.
- Drive revenue growth and profitability through effective pricing strategies customer acquisition and retention initiatives
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to ensure business targets are achieved.
- Manage third-party partnerships and sales channels to expand market reach and distribution capabilities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all Card and Payments operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Risk Operations Technology and Marketing to deliver integrated solutions.
- Conduct competitive analysis and market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the payments industry.
- Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively to maximize return on investment.
Qualifications :
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce
Experience Required
Products
Personal and Private Banking
8-10 years
Experience in the management of Card and Payments as a product including the payments industry third party sales channels and partnerships.
Additional Information :
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Challenging Ideas
- Developing Strategies
- Embracing Change
- Making Decisions
Technical Competencies:
- Customer Understanding ( Consumer Banking)
- Economic Capital Management
- Heart of Customer Experience
- Product and Services Knowledge
- Risk Identification
- Risk Management
- Risk/ Reward Thinking
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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 ... View more