What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of end-to-end consulting projects, covering new product development, customer lifecycle strategies, digital innovation, and risk management.
• Drive business development and client engagements, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Manage complex, multi-market projects and guide cross-functional teams to successful execution.
• Work closely with internal specialists in product, data science, and technology to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Mentor and inspire junior team members, ensuring a high standard of consulting and analytical output.
• Support internal innovation and knowledge-sharing initiatives across practice areas.
• Help shape the growth of digital and commercial consulting capabilities in the SSA region.

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years’ experience in financial services and/or consulting, ideally in cards, payments, or retail banking.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact, data-driven consulting engagements.
• Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem — including debit, credit, prepaid, commercial and co-branded products.
• Advanced analytical thinking with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent client-facing and presentation abilities; comfortable engaging C-level executives.
• Strong leadership and project management experience in a cross-functional, multicultural setting.
• Postgraduate qualifications preferred. English fluency required; French is a plus.

What You’ll Get

• A strategic, visible role influencing the future of payments and commerce in SSA.
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, collaborative team in a high-growth, innovation-focused environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge data and consulting tools.
• A flexible hybrid work model and travel opportunities across the region.

Ready to shape the future of digital payments and lead transformative projects?
Apply now and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in consulting and analytics
Director €“ Consulting position available in Gauteng, Gauteng. This job position was posted by Liyema Consulting. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-04-07 at 01:07:12 in the Finance Accounting category

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