Lead Digital Banking Strategist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Career advancement opportunities

Digital transformation leadership

Professional development

Dynamic and collaborative environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 invites applications for a Lead Digital Banking Strategist to define and drive the bank's digital transformation in Mahikeng, North West. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to shape strategic initiatives across departments.

You will lead product and strategy, analyze market trends, oversee the digital roadmap, and partner with IT, marketing, and operations to deliver customer-centric digital experiences.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related field.
• 8+ years in digital strategy, product management or related financial/tech role.
• Proven track record in digital strategies and roadmaps.
• Deep knowledge of digital banking platforms and online customer journeys.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital banking strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead ideation, development, and launch of digital banking products and services.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competition to identify opportunities.
• Oversee the digital product roadmap and prioritise feature enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing and operations to implement initiatives.
• Define KPIs for digital channels and measure performance against targets.
• Drive customer acquisition and engagement through digital platforms.
• Champion customer-centric product lifecycle management.

Kenntnisse

Digital strategy

Product management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking institution in the Banking & Finance sector, is seeking an innovative and experienced Lead Digital Banking Strategist to join their team in Mahikeng, North West, ZA. This strategic role will be responsible for defining and driving the bank's digital transformation agenda, focusing on enhancing customer experience and optimizing digital product offerings. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining in-office presence for collaborative strategy sessions with remote flexibility. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of digital trends in financial services, a proven track record in product development and strategy, and strong leadership capabilities. You will work across departments to champion digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and market opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital banking for a prominent financial organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive digital banking strategy aligned with overall business objectives.
• Lead the ideation, development, and launch of innovative digital banking products and services.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to identify digital opportunities.
• Oversee the digital product roadmap and prioritize feature enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of digital initiatives.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital channels and measure performance against targets.
• Drive customer acquisition and engagement through digital platforms.
• Champion a customer-centric approach throughout the digital product lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with third-party technology providers.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in digital banking and FinTech.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in digital strategy, product management, or a related role within the financial services or technology sector.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful digital strategies and product roadmaps.
• Deep understanding of digital banking platforms, mobile applications, and online customer journeys.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with agile methodologies and product development frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and manage change.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Significant strategic influence and career advancement opportunities.
• Chance to lead digital transformation in a leading financial institution.
• Support for ongoing professional development.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.