Transformation Lead for Financial Services

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Edge Executives Full time

Company Overview

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Edge Executives is a leading provider of transformation services, working with clients to revolutionize their operations and stay ahead in the market.

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Job Description

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We are seeking a highly experienced professional to join our team as a Transformation Lead for Financial Services. This role requires a dynamic, adaptable individual with a proven background in the financial services or insurance industries.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and aligning enterprise architecture frameworks and IT infrastructure strategies to meet business transformation goals. They will ensure technological innovation, scalability, and operational excellence within a complex financial institution.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Enterprise Architecture Development

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* Lead the development and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.

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* Provide strategic direction for IT infrastructure initiatives, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable solutions.

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* Oversee architecture design for applications, systems, networks, and cloud-based solutions.

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2. Transformation and Integration

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* Drive IT transformation within the bank, modernising infrastructure and enterprise systems.

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* Develop blueprints for integrating new technologies into legacy systems with minimal disruption.

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* Ensure seamless migration and integration strategies for business-critical platforms.

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3. Governance and Compliance

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* Establish architecture governance processes and frameworks for system consistency and alignment.

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* Ensure IT systems meet regulatory and compliance standards across regions.

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Required Skills and Qualifications

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We are looking for an individual with a strong track record of designing and implementing large-scale IT architecture transformations. The ideal candidate will have:

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* Proven experience in financial services or insurance industries.

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* Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

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* Expertise in infrastructure solutions, including cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), network architecture, and enterprise systems.

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Benefits

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This role offers the opportunity to earn a competitive salary in USD, work remotely, and make a significant impact on a major financial transformation project.

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Others

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This position requires a balanced career history, with no more than 10 years in a single role and avoiding excessive job-hopping.



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