Specialist, Financial Solutions

Standardbankgroup; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled finance technology thinker to contribute to financial reporting design, development and maintenance. You will translate business needs into scalable automation and data solutions that support partners, customers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in finance technology, data analytics or process optimisation, with experience in financial modelling, data governance and AI-driven automation.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' experience in finance technology, data, analytics or process optimisation.
• Experience in financial modelling, automation and finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of financial data, reporting, controls, and data governance.
• Experience with databases, analytics tools, and enterprise platforms.
• Exposure to AI-driven automation, including AI agents, workflow automation, and LLM integration.
• Experience designing automation workflows and system integrations.
• Knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and Python advantageous.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions.

Skills

Finance tech

Data analytics

Automation

Finance transformation

Financial modelling

Data governance

AI concepts

Workflow design

Communication

Education

Degree in Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

Python

Job description

To provide knowledge of a core set of financial products and solutions and understand the value proposition and benefits of our solutions for our partners, prospects and customers, and internally for our teams. To contribute to the design, development, implementation and maintenance of financial reporting processes and systems through the provision of systematically controlled outputs while following financial accounting controls and processes for meaningful and sustainable financial reporting.

Type of Qualification: Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

• 5-7 years' experience in finance technology, data, analytics, or process optimisation.
• Experience in financial modelling, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of financial data, reporting, controls, and data governance.
• Experience with databases, analytics tools, and enterprise platforms.
• Exposure to AI-driven automation, including AI agents, workflow automation, and LLM integration.
• Experience designing automation workflows and system integrations.
• Knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and Python advantageous.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology and automation solutions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Following Procedures
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Accounting
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Financial and Accounting Control
• Financial Consolidation
• Financial Systems Administration
• Liquidity Management
• Understanding GAAP