About this role
Purpose Statement Provide operational insight and input to the strategy for electronic payment operations, (high value, low value and cross border) to underpin, enable and deliver the Payments strategy. Lead and manage the electronic payment operations function, accountable for optimising departmental performance through business planning, budgets, goals and metrics, people, standards, principles and processes Experience Min/Ideal: 10yrs+ general/operational management experience in a senior role Or as a specialist in a leadership role such as a manger or head of a function such as finance, operations, accounting. Experience leading and managing a team and /or organisational unit At least 7yrs payment/transaction SWIFT experience at a senior level. Proven experience of using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives. Qualifications (Minimum) Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Accounting - Financial Accounting Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred) Knowledge Min/ideal: Legislation and regulation and the implications thereof on the payment industry; Banks Act & regulations NPS Act and Directives Exchange Control and regulations Payment Association rules Payment clearing rules, directives and principles. Commercial, business and financial principles and practices. Building and developing effective teams. Payments related technology and management systems. General business practices and acumen Governance and risk management principles Business products, processes, policies and systems Fundamental IT systems and data analysis Quality principles and practice Skills Analytical Skills Commercial Thinking Skills Communications Skills Decision making skills Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills Leadership Skills Problem solving skills Strategic Thinking Skills Conditions of Employment Clear criminal and credit record