Regional Payments Operations Leader – Africa

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking organization is seeking an experienced leader to drive payment operations across Africa. This high-impact role is responsible for ensuring compliance and operational excellence while leading strategic initiatives. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and extensive experience in payment operations, particularly in the African market. The position requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and experience in governance. If you're ready to make a significant impact, apply now!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in payments and payment operations.
• 7–10 years of payment operations experience across the African continent.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements impacting payments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Payments & Reporting Centre of Excellence.
• Facilitate compliance, risk, and performance monitoring.
• Represent ARO countries in payment processing matters.
• Establish payment operations governance forums.
• Work with internal audit to ensure compliance with norms.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Operational excellence

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, or Management Studies

Diploma in relevant field

Job description

A leading banking organization is seeking an experienced leader to drive payment operations across Africa. This high-impact role is responsible for ensuring compliance and operational excellence while leading strategic initiatives. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree and extensive experience in payment operations, particularly in the African market. The position requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of regulatory requirements, and experience in governance. If you're ready to make a significant impact, apply now!