Head of Digital Banking Strategy

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package (salary

bonus, stock options)

Health and wellness benefits

Fully remote work arrangement

Opportunity to lead strategic Initiati

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Head of Digital Banking Strategy to define and drive the company’s digital transformation in the Banking & Finance sector. This fully remote leadership role focuses on developing and launching cutting-edge digital products and services to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

You will lead cross-functional teams, set KPIs, manage budgets, and influence strategic decisions across IT, marketing, operations and product development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning and leadership in digital banking/fintech.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling digital financial products.
• Deep understanding of digital technologies and customer experience design.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and large distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital banking strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead innovation and implementation of new digital products, platforms, and experiences.
• Oversee the digital transformation roadmap and technology integration.
• Analyze market trends and competitors to identify opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, operations and product development.
• Define KPIs and monitor performance of digital initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Digital Banking Strategy

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Product Launch

Budget Management

Change Management

Team Leadership

Innovation & Transformation

Education

MBA or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and visionary leader to take on the role of Head of Digital Banking Strategy . This is a fully remote position where you will be responsible for defining and driving the company's digital transformation agenda within the Banking & Finance sector. You will lead the development and execution of cutting-edge digital products and services, leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital banking and innovation from anywhere, making a significant impact on the organization's strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital banking strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Lead the innovation and implementation of new digital products, platforms, and customer experiences.
• Oversee the digital transformation roadmap, ensuring successful integration of new technologies.
• Analyze market trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, marketing, operations, and product development.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor the performance of digital initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the digital banking division.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning and leadership roles within the digital banking or fintech space.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling digital financial products.
• Deep understanding of digital technologies, customer experience design, and agile methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive change and innovation in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience managing budgets and leading large, distributed teams.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including salary, bonus, and stock options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Fully remote work arrangement with support for home office setup.
• Opportunity to lead significant strategic initiatives and drive industry innovation.
• Work with a dynamic and forward-thinking team on the cutting edge of financial technology.