Head of Leasing Operations at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• To lead the strategic and operational performance of our Full Maintenance Leasing (FML) and Operational Leasing portfolio. This senior leadership role is central to delivering exceptional client value, operational excellence, and sustainable profitability within our growing fleet management business.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification
• Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or Engineering (postgraduate qualification advantageous).

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in fleet leasing, asset finance, or vehicle management — with at least 5 years in a senior operational leadership role.
• Strong understanding of vehicle life-cycle management, residual value risk, and maintenance cost control.
• Proven track record of leading transformation initiatives and improving operational efficiency in a complex environment.
• Deep knowledge of leasing systems, vendor management, and financial performance drivers.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with a strong operational execution mindset.
• Commercially astute and analytically driven.
• Exceptional people leader, inspires, develops, and empowers teams.
• Passionate about client excellence, technology enablement, and continuous improvement.

Technical Competencies:

• Lead the end-to-end leasing operations including asset procurement, maintenance fund management, contract administration, and remarketing.
• Drive operational efficiency through process optimisation, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee financial control, pricing integrity, and risk management to ensure sustainable portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, sales, credit, technology, and supplier networks,  to ensure seamless delivery of client solutions.
• Lead a high-performing operations team, embedding a culture of client centricity, accountability, and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and audit standards.