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Job Summary

Job Title:
Head, Platform Business Partnerships
Employer:
Standard Bank Group
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Country:
South Africa
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Management Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Saturday, 31 May 2025

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About the Organisation

Standard Bank, founded in 1862, is one of South Africa's oldest and largest financial institutions. With its headquarters in Johannesburg, the bank plays a significant role in the African continent's economy. It offers a wide range of services, including personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and more.

Standard Bank is known for its extensive branch network across South Africa and its presence in over 20 African countries. The bank’s commitment to innovation is evident in its digital banking solutions, which provide customers with convenient, secure ways to manage their finances.

Standard Bank Group is Africa’s largest bank by assets, offering a wide range of financial services across personal, business, corporate, and investment banking. The Group is committed to driving sustainable and inclusive growth across Africa by delivering value to clients and fostering positive social, economic, and environmental impacts.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Full Time

Deadline: 

31 May 2025

Job Title

Head, Platform Business Partnerships job at Standard Bank Group

Standard Bank Group

Job Description

This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to commercialize multiple platform businesses. It requires identifying and collaborating with key partners, developing technology specifications, and reaching new customer segments. The Head will leverage extensive networking, leadership across various functions, and testing of innovative options to ensure the sustainable growth of platform businesses. The role demands a blend of business acumen and technical expertise in digital platforms, using learnings from past experiences to improve procedures and foster innovation.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Drive commercial growth and virality of multiple platform businesses.

  • Identify, engage, and manage collaboration partners and technological developers.

  • Develop technological development specifications for platform evolution.

  • Lead cross-functional teams to implement innovative business strategies.

  • Continuously network and scout for new customer groups and market opportunities.

  • Test, evaluate, and implement new technologies, partnerships, and customer solutions.

  • Utilize experiences, including failures, to improve work processes and innovation strategies.

  • Champion innovation leadership within the platform business space.

Head, Platform Business Partnerships job at Standard Bank Group

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

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RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications:

  • Minimum: Degree in Business Commerce.


Experience:

  • More than 10 years of experience in business management.

  • Deep technical experience in digital platforms, with practical experience in leveraging trial and error for business improvement.

  • Background in Business & Commercial Banking is an advantage.


Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches

  • Challenging Ideas

  • Convincing People

  • Exploring Possibilities

  • Generating Ideas


Technical Competencies:

  • Client Business Case Development

  • Coaching and Mentoring

  • Financial Management

  • Innovation Leadership

  • IT Programme Management

How to Apply

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!

Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply please click the “Apply” button below.

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