Head, Legal & Risk Execution - JHB at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• To ensure the execution of all legal and risk management activities and requirements (i.e. business, regulatory and market conduct) as well as associated processes and procedures within STL. To implement and embed risk prevention and mitigation frameworks in order to avoid potential breaches and losses whilst maintaining client experience standards. To provide specialised insights that inform the rendering of legal advice to stakeholders on ambiguous matters.

Qualifications

• Completed Matric
• Business Commerce Degree
• Legal Degree
• Post Graduate Degree - Risk Management 

Experience

• More than 10 years - Proven experience in the provision of expert insight and guidance pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a highly complex and ambiguous nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks. At least 10 years' experience within the legal/ financial sector at a management level.
• 5-7 years - Experience in operational risk, compliance and/or audits. Experience within PPB SA understanding the value chain and/or the business. Deep knowledge of operational risk and compliance matters as well as risk remediation. Experience in change management within large rollouts and initiatives. 

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People