Senior Manager: Partnerships Ecosystem (VP) - Sandton at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• This role provides a unique opportunity to combine Deep Client Insights, Emerging Technology and differentiated Fintech partnerships to enhance the value we deliver to clients in exercising overall responsibility for the successful delivery of partnership programmes/projects according to plan, budget and agreed quality and governance standards.
• Join an energetic team, passionate about innovation and emerging technology in banking.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage the ongoing execution of the banks partner network management strategy
• Execute partner activities to drive value for our stakeholders, whilst always adhering with the Group Collaboration Policy
• Manage the timely, regular execution of relevant activities that maintain strong relationships with organizations within the partnership ecosystem
• Identify relevant technologies, start-ups, and market trends that align with the bank’s focus areas and build an opportunity pipeline for innovation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including product and business teams, to identify partnership opportunities that support business objectives
• Ensure all spending on partnership initiatives is in line with allocated budget and the bank’s financial goals
• Monitor industry trends and competitive activity and provide recommendations to the Head of SEM on potential partnerships or partnership activities 
• Report on partnership performance and provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Formulate Scout themes based on Group Focus areas and agree priorities with Business Units; maintain regular engagement with stakeholders to ensure continued relevance
• Drive the partner ecosystem management strategy and guide on the Group Collaboration Policy and Group Strategic focus areas
• Showcase a pioneering mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay energized by the possibility of how technology can transform the client experience in banking
• Forge strategic partnerships to leverage technology resources that create measurable added value for both parties, where appropriate

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)