Current Opportunities at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To support the Global Markets Head Non-Financial Risk (NFR) in the effective and proactive management of risk to the Global Markets South Africa Business Units (Commodities and Local Markets Africa), and act as a trusted NFR business partner that equips business with the tools to identify and mitigate risks.
• This includes e.g. Conduct Risk; Financial Crime Risk; Compliance Risk; Legal Risk; Environmental Social and Governance Risk; People Risk; and Physical Asset, Safety and Security Risk.
• The role requires operation at both a tactical and strategic level in designing and implementing appropriate operational risk management support and advice to the Global Markets Desks and supporting functions across the value chain.
• The role will focus on certain specific desks within Global Markets.

Please note that this role is hybrid and requires 4 (four) days in office (Rosebank)

Key Responsibilities:

Business unit Operational Risk strategy and framework deployment

• Facilitate the alignment of the NFR management process with Group Policies and appropriate regulatory framework;
• Communicate the NFR framework, standards and other risk principles effectively to the business i.e. Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA’s), Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s), Business Continuity Management (BCM), Information Risk, and Risk Assurance;
• Ensure compliance to NFR policies.
• Encourage a high level of awareness of NFR in the business;
• Provide a central point of reference and expertise in NFR matters to the business;
• Facilitate RCSA’s and KRI’s workshops with business;
• Assist in the analysis of information and reports to establish trends and consider initiatives to reduce risk;
• Identify major risks affecting the business and take necessary steps to measure, monitor and control accordingly;
• Review and evaluate internal controls and propose appropriate recommendations for any changes and/or enhancements;
• Ensure that agreed remedial actions adequately address internal control deficiencies and thereafter ensure regular follow up to ascertain execution and effectiveness;
• Act as the single interface for NFR in the functional area in driving financial crime control and group information risk threats and controls in business strategy.
• Drive the adoption of AMA (Advanced Measurement Approach) principles in business to ensure full ownership and understanding of operational risk management and its related capital implications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• Risk Management (FRM) certification / Internal Audit or Compliance   

Experience Required

• 1-2 Years Experience in Operational Risk- Practical knowledge of risk and control frameworks and application in financial services industry. Be fully conversant in risk appetite, risk response and process improvement concepts. Understand both operational risk and financial reporting risk characteristics

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing Insurable Risk
• Economic Capital Management
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Reporting
• Risk Response Strategy
• Risk/ Reward Thinking

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Strategically drive the Diners Club CVP across the corporate, travel & Bank segments. Achieve Acquisition, Retention, Risk, Compliance, and Cost Management targets. Consistently deliver a professional level of service with the utmost integrity to responsibly deliver value to customers and stakeholder, whilst building a sustainable, profitable, and balanced portfolio.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: Matric or Diploma 
• Field of Study:  Business Commerce or Marketing 

Experience Required
Personal and Business Banking 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a target driven sales environment, with knowledge in the Code of Banking Practice. Understanding of the Diners Club and broader Credit Card landscape as well as Understanding of financial prudence and risk management. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies : 

• Showing Composure
• Thinking Positively
• Team Working
• Seizing Opportunities
• Establishing Rapport

Technical Competencies : 

• Customer Understanding
• Product Knowledge
• Account opening and maintenance
• Product Related Systems
• Customer Acceptance and Review

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• To implement strategic objectives to drive the attainment of legal outcomes. To provide legal advice to stakeholders on complex matters, in adherence to SBG's standards and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Legal
Experience Required
Macro Generic
Legal
8-10 years

• Proven experience in the provision of guidance and insight pertaining to the drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation of legal documentation and processes of a complex nature. Identification and mitigation of legal risks. At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial sector. At least 6 years' people management experience where appropriate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Compliance
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research
• Policy Development
• Risk Awareness
• Strategy Definition