Head, Payments Transaction Banking Job Vacancy at Standard Bank March 2026

 Head, Payments Transaction Banking Job Vacancy at Standard Bank March 2026

Job Description

As the Head of Payments for Stanbic Bank Tanzania’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division, you will be the primary architect and champion of our payment’s strategy. This is a high-visibility leadership role designed to transform the Tanzanian financial landscape by solving real-world problems for local, large regional corporates and global organizations.

You will hold end-to-end accountability for the full lifecycle of Domestic and Cross-Border Payments, Physical Cash Solutions, and Liquidity Management. By driving product innovation and a high-performance sales strategy, you will maximize market share and optimize the bank’s balance sheet.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field

Other Qualification: MBA or professional certification (e.g., CertICM) is highly preferred

Experience Required:

10 plus years in Transactional Banking or Payments, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a top-tier bank.

5-7 years experience working within a multinational banking environment.

Deep expertise in East African payment rails, liquidity management structures, and the nuances of Tanzanian financial regulations.

Experience working in a similar role that combined product management and business development responsibilities within the Tanzanian banking market.

Familiarity with regional and global financial market trends, particularly in Africa

Behavioural Competencies:

Checking Things

Establishing Rapport

Examining Information

Exploring Possibilities

Following Procedures

Making Decisions

Managing Tasks

Meeting Timescales

Providing Insights

Resolving Conflict

Taking Action

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Client Relationship Management

Compliance

Financial Acumen

Minimum Viable Product Development

Product Development

Product Knowledge (Trading, Transacting)

Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control

Risk Management

How to Apply:

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