Head, E-Business IT at Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria Plc

Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa's financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head, E-Business IT
Job ID: 33666
Job Location: Lagos Island
Job Sector: Banking

Job Details

• Group Information Technology: systems development, business analysis, architecture, project management, data warehousing, infrastructure, maintenance and production

Job Purpose

• Responsible for ensuring robust, efficient eChannels platforms for business operations. This includes:
  • Cards Solutions support e.g. Visa/Master/Verve
  • Finacle Internet Banking
  • Mobile Banking and USSD support
  • Administration and support of e-Payment solutions e.g. PayDirect, WebPay, BankCollect, eTransact, LASG EBS-RSM payment systems.
• Responsible for strategy, planning, project delivery, operation and management of information technology function for Personal & Business Banking in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Ensure alignment of IT strategy with short and long-term business goals.
• Manage and lead teams of technical staff, managing and supporting multi-systems, utilising technology that is optimized for the Bank
• Manage and oversee project implementation within budget and set time frames
• Operation Implementation & support of core banking, peripheral, electronic channels and specialized applications
• Technology enablement of users, branches, head office campuses, CCC, ATMs and other electronic delivery channels
• Minimise revenue leakage through automation of manual processes
• Satisfactory Audit Ratings.
• Manage direct reports on career development, training and other human resources related issues to ensure appropriate skills and knowledge transfer.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Qualification:

• University degree in IT or Computer Science. IT professional certification/qualification required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years or more post qualification experience in information technology with at least 5 years’ experience in senior IT management functions

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

• IT Operations
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of various IT systems and related configurations as applied within a specified business environment.
• Technical Analysis-Knowledge and ability to analyse the design and application of software on one or more platforms and provide recommendation for addressing errors and to promote system enhancement.
• Possesses a deep and broad knowledge base in fundamental IT technical skill sets. Stays informed on emerging trends.