Specialist, Digital Assets

standardbankgroupยท Standard job
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Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities โ€“ plus the chance to work alongside some of the sectorโ€™s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. Weโ€™re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To support the delivery of blockchain-based digital asset initiatives. This individual will play an active role across the full product lifecycle, from use case development and stakeholder engagement through to execution and delivery.ย  Working closely with business product owners and regulatory stakeholders, the individual will help shape the Groupโ€™s digital asset strategy and accelerate the implementation of commercial use cases, while also serving as a key contributor throughout the build and deployment phases.

Qualifications

  • First Degree in Business Commerce
  • Relevant qualification in technology, digital assets, payments (or similar) with demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders across business units, risk, legal, compliance, and regulators
  • Proven experience delivering digital asset initiatives (digital asset custody, tokenisation of real-world assets, stablecoins, blockchain payments) within a regulated financial services or fintech environment
  • Advanced expertise in blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology, including smart contracts, token standards, and scalable digital asset platform development
  • Strong capability in digital asset custody models, wallet infrastructure, and tokenisation

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Developing Strategies
  • Embracing Change
  • Empowering Individuals
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Generating Ideas

Technical Competencies:

  • Customer Understanding (Consumer Banking)
  • Economic Capital Management
  • Product and Services Knowledge
  • Risk Reporting
  • Risk Response Strategy
  • Risk/ Reward Thinking

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This Specialist, Digital Assets role at standardbankgroup is based in GP, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, GP, South Africa, za. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Specialist, Digital Assets role at standardbankgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Specialist, Digital Assets role in the Standard job department at standardbankgroup.
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When was the Specialist, Digital Assets job at standardbankgroup posted?
This Specialist, Digital Assets position at standardbankgroup was posted on Jun 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Specialist, Digital Assets
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