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 Africa’s leading financial institutions.
This role will lead the thinking, design and evolution of the Group’s 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
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
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To process and fulfil all withdrawal requests submitted by clients across the various funds managed by Stanbic IBTC Asset management. Liaise directly with the Head, Payments units for process improvement, people management/growth and fostering cordial relationship with all stakeholders. To contribute to the process of improving, automating, digitising and/or eliminating reconciliations ensuring world class operations standards.Coordinate with our partners, to conduct signature verification activities and address any signature-related issues. Carry out clients' inter-fund and intra-fund switch requests efficiently and Keep proper records and tracking of outstanding redemptions
Qualifications
- Minimum of BSc degree in Economics; Accounting, Finance; Actuarial Science, Statistics, Banking & Finance or any related field
- 5-7 years of experience in Financial Reporting; Audit; Advanced and Basic Microsoft office skills
- Any professional qualification may be an added advantage
Behavioural Competencies:
- Developing Expertise
- Documenting Facts
- Embracing Change
- Examining Information
- Interacting with People
- Interpreting Data
- Making Decisions
- Managing Tasks
- Producing Output
- Resolving Conflict
- Thinking Positively
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
- Client Relationship Management
- Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Acumen
- Operations Risk Management