Description:
Hire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) on behalf of our client, a well-established bank based in Durban . This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, business growth, and digital transformation across multiple banking divisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking, financial management, and strategic planning, with a proven track record in executive leadership.Responsibilities
Strategic Development & Execution
- Drive the development and execution of business strategy in line with organizational goals.
- Provide insights on market trends, regulatory changes, and business opportunities.
- Influence strategic and operational policies to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Operational Excellence & Financial Performance
- Lead key business functions to ensure efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
- Monitor financial budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness and profitability.
- Oversee credit approvals, risk management, and capital adequacy planning.
Business Growth & Customer Engagement
- Develop and implement corporate and retail banking strategies for revenue growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Spearhead product and service innovation to enhance customer satisfaction.
Digitalisation
- Oversee delivery of key projects, including:
- Corporate Banking
- TB Account Opening
- Investment Account Opening
- Finance Portal Integration & Decisioning
- Ensure the execution of digital transformation projects related to new products and customer needs.
Risk & Change Management
- Identify and mitigate operational and reputational risks.
- Lead change management initiatives for seamless business transformation.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering excellence and accountability.
- Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Promote a strong governance culture.
Business Representation
- Represent the Bank at board meetings, industry forums, and strategic events.
- Participate in local and international research and development initiatives.
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent postgraduate degree
- BCom Honours or similar
- Project management certification
- MBA (advantageous)
- At least 10 years in banking, specializing in financial/management accounting
- At least 5 years at senior management or executive level
- Core Banking Systems
- Microsoft Office & Report Writing Applications
- Budgeting Processes
- Strategic and Business Planning
- Treasury Management
- Corporate Governance, Banks Act & Regulations
- Risk Management Procedures
- Information Systems & Financial Systems
Benefits
- Market-related salary
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Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use " Chief Operating Officer" as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
Requirements:
- Drive the development and execution of business strategy in line with organizational goals.
- Provide insights on market trends, regulatory changes, and business opportunities.
- Influence strategic and operational policies to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- Lead key business functions to ensure efficiency, profitability, and sustainability.
- Monitor financial budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness and profitability.
- Oversee credit approvals, risk management, and capital adequacy planning.
- Develop and implement corporate and retail banking strategies for revenue growth.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Spearhead product and service innovation to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Oversee delivery of key projects, including:
- Corporate Banking
- TB Account Opening
- Investment Account Opening
- Finance Portal Integration & Decisioning
- Ensure the execution of digital transformation projects related to new products and customer needs.
- Corporate Banking
- TB Account Opening
- Investment Account Opening
- Finance Portal Integration & Decisioning
- Identify and mitigate operational and reputational risks.
- Lead change management initiatives for seamless business transformation.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering excellence and accountability.
- Drive succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Promote a strong governance culture.
- Represent the Bank at board meetings, industry forums, and strategic events.
- Participate in local and international research and development initiatives.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent postgraduate degree
- BCom Honours or similar
- Project management certification
- MBA (advantageous)
- At least 10 years in banking, specializing in financial/management accounting
- At least 5 years at senior management or executive level
- Core Banking Systems
- Microsoft Office & Report Writing Applications
- Budgeting Processes
- Strategic and Business Planning
- Treasury Management
- Corporate Governance, Banks Act & Regulations
- Risk Management Procedures
- Information Systems & Financial Systems
- Market-related salary
-
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use " Chief Operating Officer" as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
- Please use " Chief Operating Officer" as your subject line when applying via email
13 Mar 2025;
from:
careers24.com