Head, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology Strategy & Emerging Technology

Role Purpose

Stanbic IBTC is seeking a visionary and execution-driven Head of Enterprise Architecture IT Strategy & Emerging Technology to define shape and deliver the future state technology landscape of one of Africas leading financial institutions.

This role will lead the thinking design and evolution of the Groups enterprise technology architecture drive technology strategy aligned to business growth ambitions and identify incubate and scale emerging technologies that create competitive advantage.

The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of business strategy digital innovation execution and enterprise technology governance ensuring Stanbic IBTC remains a market leader in digital financial services.

Strategic Mandate

The role holder will:

• Define and continuously evolve the Enterprise Technology Blueprint for the Group Stanbic IBTC Holdings
• Translate business strategy into executable technology roadmaps programmes & projects
• Drive cloud-native API-first and platform-led architecture transformation
• Lead emerging technology scouting incubation and commercialization
• Enforce architecture principles strong architecture governance standards and technical guardrails
• Enable scalable secure resilient and cost-optimized technology ecosystems

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Architecture Leadership
• IT Strategy & Technology Transformation
• Emerging Technology & Innovation
• Cloud & Platform Strategy
• Data AI & Digital Enablement
• Governance Risk & Regulatory Alignment
• Talent & Capability Leadership

Qualifications :

• University Degree
• TOGAF Zachman or equivalent architecture certification
• Cloud certifications (AWS Azure GCP)
• Exposure to financial services ecosystems and digital banking transformation.

Required Experience

• 12 years progressive technology leadership experience
• 8 years in Enterprise Architecture Strategy or CTO-level environments
• Proven experience in large-scale financial services or regulated industries
• Experience engaging & collaborating in matrix environments (Standard Bank Africa Regions Standard Bank Group)
• Track record leading transformation across multi-platform banking environments

Leadership Profile

We are looking for leaders who are:

• Strategic and deeply execution-focused
• Commercially aware and value-driven
• Innovation-led but risk-conscious
• Able to influence C-suite and Board stakeholders
• Passionate about building African technology leadership capability

Additional Information :

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Banking Process & Procedures
• Client Servicing
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Mind of Customer Experience
• Product Related Systems (Business Banking)
• Risk Management

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time