Executive: Strategic Capital Management

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream

Enterprise wide Risk Management

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Others (MO)

Purpose of role

The Executive of Strategic Capital Management is responsible for leading the development and execution of the bank’s capital strategy to ensure an optimal capital structure, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the Group’s long-term growth ambitions. 

This role plays a pivotal part in capital forecasting, allocation, and optimization using both Economic and Regulatory Capital models to support risk-adjusted performance management across the enterprise. It oversees the management of capital instruments, ICAAP and ORSA processes, and contributes to dividend policy formulation and external disclosures, including Pillar 3. 

The role also provides capital impact assessments for strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, and drives innovation through research, industry analysis, and continuous enhancement of capital frameworks and governance.

A key leadership responsibility includes building and developing a high-performing team of capital specialists, aligned to the Balance Sheet Management Division and the Group’s aspiration to be market-leading in strategic capital management.

Key Deliverable & Outputs

Capital Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain the bank’s strategic capital plan aligned to business growth, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead capital forecasting and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making, while assessing resilience under adverse conditions, and recommending actions to mitigate capital risks.
• Calculate and monitor the bank’s Cost of Equity (CoE) and its implications for capital deployment and shareholder returns.

Capital Allocation & Optimization

• Drive capital allocation using both Economic Capital and Regulatory Capital models to support risk-adjusted performance management.
• Lead RWA optimization initiatives to improve capital efficiency and release constrained capital, including the identification of opportunities to optimize capital usage across business units.
• Provide capital impact assessments for strategic projects, including M&A, portfolio restructuring, and new business initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Basel III/IV and other applicable capital regulations.
• Manage ICAAP and ORSA processes, including documentation, governance, and regulatory engagement.
• Manage capital instruments including AT1 and Tier 2 issuances, ensuring alignment with regulatory and strategic objectives.
• Maintain and update capital and solvency management policies, frameworks, and governance structures.
• Monitor and report on capital adequacy, leverage ratios, and risk-weighted assets (RWA).
• Liaise with regulators and internal stakeholders on capital-related matters.

Dividend Policy & Shareholder Returns

• Provide inputs into dividend policy formulation, balancing capital adequacy, growth ambitions, and shareholder expectations.
• Monitor capital buffers and advise on sustainable dividend distributions.

Key Deliverable & Outputs Continued

Internal & External Reporting

• Oversee internal capital reporting to executive committees and the Board.
• Ensure accurate and timely external disclosures, including Pillar 3 reporting and investor communications.
• Support Investor Relations and Finance teams with capital-related insights and disclosures.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with regulators, rating agencies, auditors, and internal stakeholders on capital matters.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Strategy, and Business Units to ensure integrated capital management.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a team of highly specialised professionals in capital management, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous development.
• Build team capabilities to support the Balance Sheet Management Division and contribute to the Group’s ambition to be market-leading in strategic capital management.

Research & Industry Analysis

• Monitor global and local regulatory developments, capital market trends, and peer benchmarking.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging capital management practices and innovations.

Formal Qualification

• Post Graduate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science or related field
• Professional certification (e.g., CA (SA) CFA, FRM) is advantageous.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in banking or financial services, with deep expertise in capital management, treasury, or financial strategy.
• Strong understanding of regulatory capital frameworks, economic capital modelling, and banking regulations.
• Experience with presenting technical concepts to senior stakeholders in an understandable manner.

Personal style and values

• Intellectually Curious & Self-Driven: Demonstrates a proactive commitment to deepening expertise in capital methodologies, models, and emerging industry practices. A self-starter with a continuous learning mindset.
• Exceptional Communicator: Possesses outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Resilient & Results-Oriented: Operates with high levels of resilience, determination, and drive. Maintains focus and composure under pressure, consistently delivering world-class outputs in dynamic and demanding environments.
• Strategic & Tactical Agility: Capable of operating seamlessly at both strategic (50,000-foot) and operational (5-foot) levels—balancing visionary thinking with hands-on execution to meet regulatory and business requirements.
• Detail-Oriented & Business-Focused: Combines precision and attention to detail with a strong commercial orientation, ensuring that outputs are not only technically sound but also aligned to business value.
• High-Performance Leadership: Leads by example, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Inspires and empowers teams to achieve stretch goals while supporting professional growth.
• Integrity & Professionalism: Upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct, transparency, and professionalism in all interactions and decision-making.

Professional/Technical Competencies

• Strategic and Commercial Acumen: Ability to translate macroeconomic, regulatory, and business trends into actionable capital strategies that drive long-term value.
• Regulatory and Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of Basel frameworks, ICAAP, ORSA, Pillar 3 disclosures, and capital instruments (AT1, Tier 2).
• Economic and Regulatory Capital Modelling: Proficiency in capital allocation methodologies and performance measurement using risk-adjusted metrics.
• Financial Modelling and Analytical Skills: Advanced capability in scenario analysis, stress testing, and capital forecasting.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Ability to challenge the status quo, introduce new tools and frameworks, and drive capital management excellence.
• Internal and External Reporting Expertise: Skilled in preparing and presenting capital reports to executive committees, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow a team of highly specialised professionals, fostering a high-performance culture aligned to the Balance Sheet Management Division and Group strategic goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to engage with senior executives, regulators, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving Orientation: Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex capital-related challenges and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Resilience and Agility: Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, balancing strategic vision with tactical execution.
• Multi-Level Execution Capability: Comfortable operating at both strategic (50,000-foot) and operational (5-foot) levels to ensure delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Detail-Oriented and Self-Motivated: High attention to detail with a proactive approach to managing deliverables and deadlines.
• Business-Driven Mindset: Focused on delivering outcomes that support the bank’s financial sustainability, competitiveness, and regulatory standing.