Manager, Foreclosure at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

To assume the oversight of all Foreclosure, operational and compliance aspects of the Foreclosure portfolio. To assist to ensure that staff are competent and adequately trained and mentored and that the correct culture and leadership qualities are maintained.

This includes the running of Foreclosure workshops internally. To optimally, effectively and efficiently manage the Foreclosure portfolio, applying the Foreclosure process whilst at  the same time maintaining the integrity and reputation of the Bank.

To ensure that all risks in the process are properly considered and reported  upon.To ensure adherence to all policies and procedures relating to  compliance, regulatory, operational, procedural, reputational and legal 
risks.To review, investigate report and escalate high risk defences and 
allegations.To take timeous action (within mandate) to protect the interests of the 
bank.To contribute to and support the strategic goals and vision of Credit 
Rehabilitation and Recoveries.To settle or restructure facilities (wherever possible) in consultation with operations, the debtor and the attorneys.To consult with counsel/witnesses and attend court and to testify (where required) any other action in order to facilitate the proving of the banks case.To consider, evaluate and approve/reject all settlement proposals 
(within mandate) and to refer to higher authority (where appropriate)

Qualifications

• Completed Matric
• Legal degree required (LLB preferable) 
• Admitted Attorneys
• Admitted Conveyancer will be beneficial

Experience

• 5-7 years post qualification experience
• 5-7 years personal experience in litigation (civil)
• 3-5 years personal experience in Foreclosure litigation
• 3-5 years personal experience in leading/ managing a team of staff (>10) with sound people practices
• 3-5 years personal experience in operational management

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies

• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information

Technical Competencies

• Contract Management
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Knowledge