Strategy Enablement Head
Standard Bank of South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa · Southern Africa
Role type
Corporate Development, M&A & Strategy
Experience
Leadership
Deadline
Not stated
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Summary
Translate strategic ambition into coordinated initiatives for Standard Bank in Johannesburg. The Strategy Enablement Head advises executives on positioning, portfolio priorities and investment trade-offs, drives execution across business lines and geographies, and connects strategy with operating models, performance governance, budgeting and capital-allocation decisions.
About the role
The mandate spans a business line, group function or region, embedding strategy into the organisation’s operating rhythm and decision-making. It combines research and scenario planning with early initiative design, execution governance, leadership engagement and performance analysis. The role prepares executive and Board narratives, removes systemic delivery barriers, guides business-model evolution and integrates strategic risk and continuity planning across multiple banking jurisdictions.
Key responsibilities
Advise executives on market positioning, competitive advantage and strategic trade-offs, supported by research, foresight and scenario planning.
Shape strategic investment decisions and portfolio priorities and influence budgeting, investment planning and capital allocation.
Develop and refine strategic initiatives and establish resources, sequencing, execution standards and governance across geographies.
Diagnose internal-client problems, resolve execution barriers, escalate risks and align strategic committee agendas.
Prepare executive and Board narratives, leadership dialogues and communications that translate strategy into organisational action.
Track strategic KPIs, use product and performance data to refine strategy, and align business and operating models with customer needs.
Integrate strategic risk, regulatory responses, continuity and external knowledge partnerships into planning and execution.
Key requirements
Postgraduate degree in Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Generic Management or Risk Management.
More than ten years of strategy experience in financial services.
More than ten years of experience managing a broad range of projects through to defined business objectives or metrics.
More than ten years of experience influencing transformational change and operational efficiency in banking across multiple jurisdictions.
A demonstrable track record contributing to strategic thinking and initiatives, with strong research, programme management and written-communication capabilities.
Apply through the verified Standard Bank corporate job-detail page, requisition 744000159846165. No application deadline stated.
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