Manager, Business- Group Head NFR at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

To manage the department operations required to enable the Group Risk corporate function to perform its core functions effectively. To support the Group Head NFR, in the execution of their duties. This includes Group Risk and Enterprise Risk Management team activities coordination, project management of initiates, risk research, analysis for internal risk management and committee reporting.

• Collaborate with the People and Culture (P&C) team to coordinate and execute culture transformation initiatives for the Risk team.
• Define and maintain the Group Risk catalogue, costs and associated contracts and service agreements, to ensure Group has access to a suppository of regulated and relevant risk documents.
• Drive the strategic and operational planning for the Risk function through the development of long-term business plans, covering project priorities and improvement initiatives and ensuring alignment to strategic objectives.
• Facilitate and coordinate the risk team strategy development and refresh activities, ensuring alignment to Group Risk.
• Gather and prepare information for any requests and queries submitted to the CRO and Enterprise Risk Management office, enabling the broader team to address relevant risk issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Business Commerce degree or related
• Post Graduate degree in Business commerce 
• Preferred: Master's degree in business commerce

Experience Required

• 8-10 years working experience with Senior business management experience, specifically, in the planning and execution of strategic and operational plans including strategic initiatives through the leadership and guidance of responsible teams.
• Financial Acumen- Knowledge and understanding of costing, budgeting and finance concepts and the understanding and application of related processes and procedures.
• Risk reporting- The ability to prepare quantitative and qualitative analysis on the risk landscape in the business including interpretation and analysis for use by business users.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (P&C)
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Industry Knowledge
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Written Communication