Head of Data & AI for Transaction Banking

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group is seeking an experienced leader to drive the end-to-end transformation of Transactional Banking into an AI-enabled, data-driven business. You will shape the data and AI agenda, prioritise high-value opportunities, and lead governance to ensure ethical, compliant use of AI.

Responsibilities include architecting a portfolio of AI use cases, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable productivity and revenue impact across payments, trade and cash management

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior executive roles within Financial Services.
• Deep understanding of Transaction Banking products (Payments, Trade, Cash Management) and CIB transaction flows.
• Experience applying AI/Advanced Analytics to deliver measurable business outcomes in a complex, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year Data and AI transformation strategy for Transaction Banking, aligning objectives with technology standards.
• Architect and prioritise a portfolio of high-impact AI and data use cases across Trade, Payments, Investor Services, Liquidity and Cash Management.
• Lead the redesign and automation of core business processes through AI integration to improve productivity and client/employee experiences.
• Develop advanced analytics and dashboards by combining internal data with external market intelligence.
• Establish Data and AI governance frameworks and decision-making forums to ensure business value and delivery excellence.
• Champion Responsible AI, data governance and regulatory compliance across the business.
• Drive AI adoption through change management and capability building across global TxB teams.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver the Data and AI roadmap using agile methodologies.
• Partner with groups to develop scalable data infrastructure and evaluate emerging technologies.

Skills

AI foundations

Data governance

Data architecture

Agile methods

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

First Degree in Business/Commerce/IT

Tools

None

Job description

Standard Bank Group is seeking an experienced leader to drive the end-to-end transformation of Transactional Banking into an AI-enabled, data-driven business. You will shape the data and AI agenda, prioritise high-value opportunities, and lead governance to ensure ethical, compliant use of AI.

Responsibilities include architecting a portfolio of AI use cases, guiding cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable productivity and revenue impact across payments, trade and cash management