Head Of Product – Payment Acceptance
Absa Group Limited
Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
Absa is seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Product - Payment Acceptance to lead product management, development, and innovation within this critical portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping our market presence and driving commercial success through a customer-centric approach to payment solutions.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Management - Take full ownership of the product's P&L and performance across its lifecycle, aligning with business growth objectives. Work closely with key stakeholders to optimise product strategy and execution.
- Product Management - Develop insight-led and innovative product propositions that meet evolving customer needs and industry trends. Maintain strong relationships with partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies while ensuring compliance and risk management excellence.
- Product Infrastructure - Oversee the end-to-end product ecosystem, ensuring operational efficiency and a seamless customer experience. Align internal stakeholders to support strategic objectives and continuous improvement.
- People & Culture - Foster a high-performance, collaborative environment that empowers teams to drive innovation and product excellence. Lead and develop the product management function to deliver sustainable growth.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven leadership experience in product management within payments, financial services, or fintech
- Strong commercial acumen with expertise in product lifecycle management and go-to-market strategies
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, industry shifts, and risk management
- A visionary leader with exceptional stakeholder engagement and strategic execution capabilities
This is an opportunity to shape the future of payment acceptance at one of Africa's leading financial institutions.
If you are ready to drive meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Bachelor’s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised