Seemless Integration, Exceptional Results

Head, Data

Standard Bank Group

About the job

Company Description

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.

Job Description

To translate SBG data vision and strategy as well as Country/BU/Corporate Function strategy into data strategies in Country/BU/Corporate Function to support SBG objectives. To implement the data strategy by coordinating and facilitating data programmes to enable consistent and effective data driven business decisions. To enforce governance and compliance, ensuring alignment to the relevant Group frameworks, policies and standards, including compliance to data protection legislation.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

Management

Data & Analytics

1-2 years

Experience in IT capabilities that drive business value creation, Management Information Systems (MIS) and Business Intelligence (BI). Understanding of the impact of implementing information system projects on data management, integration and data analytics.

3-4 years

Experience managing functional teams responsible for data management and governance.

3-4 years

Understanding financial analysis and finance information system capabilities. Demonstrated ability to manage Profit and Loss (P&L).

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Challenging Ideas
  • Convincing People
  • Developing Expertise
  • Developing Strategies
  • Generating Ideas
  • Making Decisions
  • Providing Insights

Technical Competencies:

  • Banking Process & Procedures
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Integrity
  • Information Management
  • Product and Services Knowledge

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