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Chief Operating Officer

Employer
FirstRand Bank
Location
Central Johannesburg 396 Kent Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194 Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 25, 2025
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Job Role
CFO
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Description

Hello Future Chief Operating Officer

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As Chief Operations Officer in FNB Collections and Platform Enablement within the Debt Review space, you will be responsible for highly regulated turn around operations and activities of the business by ensuring that all operations of the bank are in total conformance to the Bank's quality system in accordance with customer and the institution's requirements.

Are You Someone Who Can
  • Implementation of a Business aligned strategy to balance short term growth of Business Unit with long term sustainability of Business and Group.
  • Balance short term growth of Business Unit with long term sustainability of Business and Group.
  • Achievement of net profit growth for Business.
  • Manage Cost to Income to increase profitability and efficiencies for the business.
  • Enable enduring, rewarding relationships through the definition, creation and socialisation of the business aligned and integrated Business Unit customer (Sales and Service) delivery strategy in support of the Brand.
  • Definition and communication of an aligned Business strategy to optimise efficiencies, innovation, process improvements, technology, governance, etc.
  • Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices. Ensure drafting and implementation of appropriate interventions. Ensure compliance with audit requirements for the Business.
  • Translate business strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant projects / initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the technical trends, commercial market, competition and trends in the business market.
  • Research and identify new entrants in the relevant industries (mobile, payments, finance etc.)
  • Assess opportunities and threats from these entrants.
  • Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data.
  • Execute the business people strategy that nurtures talent and embraces the values, culture and philosophy of entrepreneurship, accountability and innovation in order to meet current and future business needs.
  • Hold direct reports in the Business accountable for the implementation of Leadership Strategy that drive behaviour towards high performance.


You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You Have

  • Minimum qualification - Bachelors Degree in Commerce
  • Master's degree and Legal Qualification would be an added advantage
  • 9-11 years operations experience is required with 4-5 years Leadership experience
  • Debt Review experience will be advantageous
  • Regulatory background


You will have access to:
  • Opportunities to network and collaborate
  • A challenging working environment
  • Opportunities to innovate


We can be a match if you are / have
  • Adaptable and curious
  • Thrive in a collaborative environment
  • Conceptual and Big Picture Thinking
  • Ethical Judgement
  • Solid Leadership
  • People Management
  • Strategic Thinking


Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Closing date: 22 January 2025

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

22/01/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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