Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To manage the acquisition, growth, and retention of profitable merchants within Acquiring across the entire Business & Commercial value chain, by delivering on agreed card acquiring sales and financial targets through researching, developing, and implementing sales strategies that increase card acceptance within the country while enhancing our understanding of merchant behavior.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First degree

Experience Required
8-10 years
At least 8 years experience in the financial services environment with specific focus on the card industry. Proven track record of product management experience or development. Information Technology and/or Operations experience would be required.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Convincing PeopleDeveloping StrategiesEstablishing RapportMaking DecisionsAdvanced relationship management skills

Technical Competencies:

IT Business Analysis/ Feature AnalysisExcellent sales and negotiation skillsProject Management (Project Mgmt)Quality ControlTechnical Analysis