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 manage and support the office of the portfolio CIO providing leadership for the cross- functional management of information, reporting and technology across the portfolio. Oversees functions such as portfolio IT strategy, governance, performance management and the implementation of WoW, methodologies, processes and tools across the portfolio. Overall monitoring of strategy execution.

• Analysis, interpret strategy, metrics and spend to provide insights. Ensure financial recoveries are processed, working closely with the portfolio Finance team.
• Coordinate and ensure alignment between the IT portfolio and the Business Line and or Corporate Functions product solutions.
• Develop specific presentations on performance and progress of the portfolio, for multiple forums, boards and committees.
• Ensure integration and providing insights, oversight and governance.
• Ensuring a consistent and strategic approach to the use of information technology across the portfolio and ensures a consistent, transparent and effective approach to the way the portfolio delivers value to the business.

Degree - Information Technology (Min)
Post Graduate Degree - Information Technology (Min)

Experience Required: Business Enablement & Support

5-7 years: Strong IT understanding developed over time, gaining insight into client relations whilst maintaining and managing multi-dimensional aspects of the client portfolio, allowing for the growth of a comprehensive understanding of the world of work specifically focused in the financial sector. Experience in Project Management for the scoping, definition, design, development testing and implementation of business changes. Oversee the execution of the different components and controlling resources.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Interacting with People

Technical Competencies:

• Benefits Management
• IT Business Analysis/ Feature Analysis
• IT Strategy & Planning
• Research & Information Gathering
• Risk Management