Group Platform Finxact Head

Fnb Namibia; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Johannesburg seeks a Group Platform Finxact Head responsible for overseeing the implementation and management of the Finxact platform. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant Bachelor's (Master's preferred) and have over 10 years of experience in product management, system integration, and large project delivery. This role entails developing strategies, ensuring compliance, and leading a high-performing team while fostering innovation and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in product management or large project delivery.
• Exposure to system integration and payments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategy for the Finxact system implementation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee daily Finxact operations and manage vendor relationships.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Finxact product team.

Skills

Product management

System integration

Payments

Project delivery

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

# Job Description Hello future Group Platform Finxact Head First Rand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share First Rand's business values.

We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do.

We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately.

We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking.

If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Group Platform Finxact Head Responsibilities

The Group Platform Finxact Head is responsible for overseeing the strategic and initial operational management of the organization's Finxact platform implementation. The role will oversee, product design via the Finxact Design authority, platform configuration across the product lifecycle and oversight of channel and platform integration to key capabilities across all of our channels and capabilities.

The role will partner with the Finxact CIO and the offices of both the Group CDO and Group Platform and Payments.

What you will be doing

• Develop and execute the strategy for the Finxact system implementation.
• Oversee initial system set-up and create a business structure to support the ongoing activities to oversee both project and Finxact BAU initiatives.
• Champion the product migration strategy from existing core banking solutions to Finxact; leverage the programme to improve banking efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.
• Accountability for new product innovation and creation of new revenue opportunities.
• Oversee daily Finxact operations in close partnership with the internal Finxact CIO.
• Ensure system integration, automation and reconciliation between banking platforms and internal systems.

Risk and Compliance

Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Ensure proper controls are in place for fraud prevention, AML, and transaction monitoring.

Relationship Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for Finxact vendor relationship.

• Oversee Finxact project delivery and manage relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

People and Performance Management

Lead and develop a high-performing Finxact product team.

• Set performance objectives and provide regular feedback and coaching.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.

Ideal Candidate

Have completed a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (Master's preferred). Have exposure product management, system integration, payments and previous experience in large project delivery within the First Rand group. Have a minimum of 10 years related.