Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. "Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary goals and standard of excellence we intend to achieve in the medium term. With a heritage of over 150 years, we have an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries in sub‑Saharan Africa; fit-for-purpose representation outside Africa; and a strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). In line with the realities of risk, regulation, technology and competition that characterise our operating context, we continue to invest significantly in our diversified operations; our people and culture; our systems and infrastructure; and our brand. In doing so, we understand that our commercial success and social relevance over the long term depends on placing our clients at the centre of everything we do, and ensures that the outcomes of our activities are a catalyst for growth on this continent we call home. The long-term foreign currency ratings for The Standard Bank of South Africa, the single largest operating entity within the Standard Bank Group, are: Fitch Ratings BBB- (negative), Moody’s Baa2 (negative) and Standard & Poor’s BBB- (negative). The group is listed on the JSE Limited, share code SBK, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, share code SNB. The largest bank in the world, ICBC, is a 20.1% shareholder in the group. Other than the 20.1% ICBC shareholding, 32.9% of Standard Bank’s shareholder base is foreign. We subscribe to the Code of Banking Practice, a set of principles governing banking in South Africa and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and fairness.Job Description Own the execution and scale of scored lending across Personal & Private Banking by driving utilization, optimizing decision strategies, and enhancing digital lending journeys. Expand access to credit for new-to-bank and underserved customers through innovative, data-driven approaches, while leveraging strategic partnerships and ecosystems to accelerate acquisition, improve decisioning, and embed lending into customer journeys—balancing growth with strong risk discipline. Qualifications Type of Qualification:  First Degree Field of Study:  Business Commerce, Finance or related field Experience Required 5-7 years Proven experience in developing and refining scored lending strategies, including credit rules, scorecards, and decision-making frameworks Strong analytical capability with experience using data and insights to support credit decisions, optimise portfolio performance, and identify business growth opportunities Demonstrated experience in designing and enhancing lending products and customer journeys using customer behaviour, portfolio trends, and performance insights Experience collaborating with risk, data, and technology teams to translate lending strategies into effective solutions within decisioning systems. Behavioural Competencies: Generating Ideas Interacting with People Interpreting Data Producing Output Providing Insights Team Working Technical Competencies: Business Acumen  Customer Understanding  Data Analytics Financial Analysis Operational Planning Risk Identification Risk Management