Technology Lead, AI & ML (Corporate & Investment Banking) – Standard Bank Group

Technology
Johannesburg
October 30, 2026
Permanent

Job Description

Company Overview

Standard Bank Group operates as a prominent financial institution with a strong African focus and a global presence, delivering professional growth paths alongside collaborative teams of skilled industry experts. The organization serves diverse clientele spanning individual consumers, growing enterprises, affluent families, and international corporate institutions, all while remaining deeply committed to fostering economic expansion across the African continent and generating authentic value for society.

Role Overview

This position takes charge of formulating the enterprise artificial intelligence blueprint, spearheading the design and execution of machine learning programs, and ordering project priorities for upcoming initiatives. The incumbent leverages specialized knowledge to position the organization as a market pioneer, establishes engineering benchmarks and methods throughout the portfolio to guarantee consistent practices, and works alongside platform stakeholders to safeguard security, uptime, reliability, and speed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define review protocols for software deployments, validate code against design standards, and enforce automated delivery and integration benchmarks.
  • Enhance team capabilities by supervising mentorship, coaching, and educational programs to cultivate technical mastery.
  • Foster multi-skilling initiatives and cross-functional development opportunities in partnership with alternative engineering teams.
  • Bring specialized technological insights to elevate the overall competency of the department and nurture specialized expertise.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Information Technology alongside eight to ten years of software engineering background featuring specialized involvement in machine learning and artificial intelligence domains. Essential behavioral traits involve articulating concepts, debating perspectives, building expertise, formulating plans, and adapting to transitions. Necessary technical proficiencies encompass information analytics, upcoming technologies, IT oversight, design-driven creation, and familiarity with financial institution architectures.

How to Apply

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