Head: Digital Platforms & Innovation

Absa Bank Limited

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Digital strategy execution in financial services
Ai and machine learning implementation
End-to-end digital product lifecycle management
** Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Head of Digital Platforms & Innovation to lead the digital and AI strategy across various investment platforms, focusing on customer-centric innovation and revenue growth. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in digital strategy execution within the financial services sector, with a strong emphasis on platform management and transformation. **

Job Summary

  • The role leads the end-to-end digital and AI-enabled strategy across Stockbroking, Fiduciary, and Investment platforms to drive customer-centric innovation.
  • Candidates must define and execute a digital-first strategy embedding AI as a core enabler of business transformation aligned with Pan-African ambitions.
  • The position requires ensuring all digital platforms and AI solutions comply with regulatory, legal, and Group governance standards including responsible AI practices.

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** Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Head of Digital Platforms & Innovation to lead the digital and AI strategy across various investment platforms, focusing on customer-centric innovation and revenue growth. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in digital strategy execution within the financial services sector, with a strong emphasis on platform management and transformation. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Digital strategy execution in financial services
  • AI and machine learning implementation
  • End-to-end digital product lifecycle management
  • Regulatory compliance and risk governance
  • Data monetization and analytics frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Pan-African market experience
  • Fintech innovation awareness
  • Customer journey optimization skills
  • Agile delivery methodology expertise
  • Stakeholder influence at senior level

Key Requirements

  • 7-10 years digital strategy experience in financial services
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical, Mathematical, Computer or Life Sciences
  • Proven track record in scaling digital platforms across advice and investments

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