Job Opportunities at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To conduct research and development and give input into  product strategy development on continuous basis in order to improve product customer value proposition. 

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications

• Mathematical Sciences Degree
• Civil Engineering Degree

Experience

• 1-2 years experience assisting with research, designing, launching and growing new products or features
• 1-2 years epractical experience in developing actuarial, mathematical, financial and statistical modelling or advanced analytics
• Practical experience within banking

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Behavioural Competencies

• Generating Ideas
• Exploring Possibilities
• Providing Insights
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies

• Customer Understanding 
• Product Knowledge
• Financial Acumen
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Business Acumen

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide infrastructure, tools and frameworks used to deliver end-to-end solutions to business problems. Build scalable infrastructure for supporting the delivery of clear business insights from raw data sources; with a focus on collecting, managing, analysing, visualising data and developing analytical solutions. Responsible for expanding and optimising Standard Bank's data and data pipeline architecture, whilst optimising data flow and collection to ultimately support data initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Qualifications, certifications or professional memberships
• Post Graduate Degree - Information Studies/Information Technology (Pref)
• Degree - Information Studies/Information Technology (Min)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experience Required

• 5 - 7 Years: Experience with big data tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc. Experience with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres and Cassandra. Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: Azkaban, Luigi, Airflow, etc. Experience with AWS cloud services: EC2, EMR, RDS, Redshift. Experience with stream-processing systems: Storm, Spark-Streaming, etc. Experience with object-oriented/object function scripting languages: Python, Java, C++, Scala, etc.
• 5 - 7 Years: Working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases. Experience building and optimizing 'big data' data pipelines, architectures and data sets. Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• 5 - 7 Years: Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets. Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management. A successful history of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large disconnected datasets. Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable 'big data' data stores.

Behavioral & Technical Competencies

• Adopting Practical Approaches: Adopting practical solutions with an emphasis on learning by doing. This competency requires individuals to utilise common sense when required. Ultimately, this competency is important in order to ensure that organisations implement feasible solutions.
• Articulating Information: This competency is about effectively expressing ideas and concerns, giving presentations, explaining things to others as well as showing confidence in the interaction with other people, both strangers and acquaintances alike.
• Challenging Ideas: This competency is about an individual facilitating or catalysing change in an organisation. Challenging Ideas emphasises individual behaviours associated with questioning assumptions, challenging established views and arguing personal perspectives.
• Checking Details: This competency is concerned with the careful checking and confirmation of details in a task. Another behaviour associated with the Checking Details competency is being accurate. Being accurate requires individuals to have a strong quality orientation as well as to be thorough and detailed in their approach when completing tasks in order to avoid making mistakes.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyse statistics and other data, interpret and evaluate results, and create reports and presentations for use by others.
• Data Integrity: The ability to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data for the duration that the data is stored as well as preventing unintentional alterations or loss of data.
• Database Administration: Refers to the knowledge and experience required to manage the installation, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring and maintenance of physical databases.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• The role requires the incumbent to take responsibility for identifying, measuring, managing and reporting market risk exposures, relative to a predetermined risk appetite, on the Interest Rate Trading desk. In order to do so, optimum use is required to be made of risk, front office and reporting technology, in addition to which daily interaction with the trading team and other related business support functions will be necessary.

The role also requires periodic rotation into other desks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the Interest Rate Trading desk in terms of Market risk
• Display an effective understanding of the markets in which Global Markets trades for that specific desk
• Understanding of the derivative products and their associated risk metrics for that specific desk
• Critically analyse output produced in relation to the above understanding
• Identify areas of improvement that will aid in more efficient consolidated reporting
• Ability to automate manual processes in line with the digitisation strategy
• Assist in conducting MPC scenario testing or any other adhoc stress testing to highlight key exposures related to the desk
• Act as a Market Risk business lead in Global Markets systems changes that impact the desk.  This will include defining the testing requirements from a Market Risk perspective, participation in testing as well as documentation of the testing output for approval by the Market Risk Technical Committee (MRTC).
• Conduct certain duties DRMs are responsible for a specific desk (or desk the DRM is backing up), these will include but not limited to the following:
• Complete accurate and relevant risk reporting for the daily, monthly and periodic reports and present at committees where applicable.
• Ensure matters arising from regular trader meetings are proactively included as input into regular Market Risk Committee (MRC) meetings.
• Ensure relevant, meaningful and insightful commentary is included in all reports (daily, weekly, monthly etc.) relating to market risk changes and profit and loss attribution.
• Ensure key risks are highlighted at weekly engagements with traders for example significant strike exposure going into options expiry.
• Ensure effective and comprehensive price validation of liquid risk drivers (daily) and illiquid risk drivers (at least monthly).
• Ensure that market risk consumed by the trading & banking operations is within the Alco approved appetite with limit breaches escalated to relevant audience.
• Ensure that limit breaches are resolved within 24 hours of the breach occurring.
• Followup on appropriate breaches to ensure positions are brought in line with or agreement reached where not brought in line.
• Monitoring of backtesting exceptions together with action taken to resolve when exceptions move to a red grading.
• Enhancement to reporting process to ensure accuracy of reported risk exposures and prioritise automation with relevant IT teams as required by BCBS239 principles.
• Ability to do continuous checks on the data used in the computation of our various risk measures to ensure appropriateness and accuracy.
• Participate in FRTB testing and tracking if applicable.
• Participate in producing QIS output as required by Basel Committee when applicable.
• Calculate or review regulatory market risk capital for the desk submissions including commentary on movements and review and understand South African Reserve Bank capital submissions.
• Conduct annual and adhoc product and limit mandate review in consultation with the Market Risk Asset class head and Trading desk head.
• Participate in the new business plan evaluation, new products implementation and structured transactions assessments in order to identify market risk for the desk. Present results to relevant forums for approval.
• Ensure effective collaboration with other areas (e.g. Product Control, Credit, Global Markets, IT, etc.) in SBG.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Honours Degree: BSc Honours Maths of Finance; BSc/BBusci Actuarial Sciences; MCom (Risk Management); BSc/BCom Honours Mathematical Statistics, Quantitative Finance.

Experience:

• Market Risk Management: 4  5 years experience
• Good understanding of the market risk function in as far as the control component, market risk measures and product types both linear and nonlinear across the Rates and FX asset classes.
• Global Markets: 2  3 years experience
• Knowledge of Global Markets Products and their valuations

Skills:

•   Experience in coding is preferred (SQL, Python  or similar coding languages)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Competencies:

• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Examining Information
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards
• Checking Details
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication Skills

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• To drive business architecture that includes aspects of business unit Strategy, IT Solution Design, and Process Modelling (Operations) across the Intelligent Automation Solutions Ecosystem in order to deliver value to the Business Line or Corporate Functions portfolio

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification

• Degree Business Commerce
• Degree Information Technology

Experience Required

• 5-7 years
• Experience in: Lean Six Sigma, development in Workfusion, Python, Power Platforms, end-to-end Software Development Life-Cycle; Understanding of IT Architecture design principles. would an advantage

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Behavioural Competencies

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Completing Tasks
• Following Procedures

Technical Competencies

• Business Process Improvement
• Information Technology Architecture
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Quality Assurance
• Systems Design

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• To join our Cape Town team in managing assigned Real Estate Finance Solutions (REF) and / or workstreams for structured Debt Solutions, across the deal lifecycle. To enable the achievement of revenue targets and delivery to the client.

QUALIFICATIONS

• First Degree in Business Commerce

Experience:

• 3-4 years understanding and knowledge of local and global Lending products / solutions to effectively develop and present innovative client solutions within the property sector. Effectively coordinating and interacting with professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other lines of business in the delivery of all Debt Solutions. Understanding of the Lending deal process and life cycle, with experience in executing deals from cradle to grave.
• 3-4 years working with and interpreting relevant regulatory frameworks. Credit Risk or related field experience.
• 1-2 years experience in building complex financial models (including applicable REF models, e.g., valuations and transactional), and analyzing large amounts of data and information to develop and present reports to key stakeholders. Working independently and managing concurrent work processes and driving delivery on multiple deals / projects with minimal supervision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Making Decisions
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Team Working
• Understanding People

Technical Competencies

• Deal Appraisal
• Interpreting Data
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Deal Negotiation
   

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• To effectively support the Investment Banking Executive office in achieving and effecting plans on the overall strategic and operational objectives, through the provision of high-quality analytical reporting, project management, reporting and administrative capability, and by positively representing the business to internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications: 

• Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce 
• Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration (MBA) is preferred

Experience Required

• 3 - 4 years experience across a wide range of areas including but not limited to consulting, risk advisory, economic and financial risk advisory, risk operations for CIB. Financial services knowledge including treasury and capital management, project management, business MI and reporting,  administration, stakeholder management, finance, risk, and research
• 3 - 4 years experience in Client Behaviors, Analytics and reporting
• 3- 4 years experience in the CIB Client operating model, processes in Investment Banking product suite is ideal
• 3- 4 years experience in a strategy enablement role, demonstrating the ability to use established networks inside and outside the organization

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches 
• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Directing People
• Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies

• Business Acumen (Audit)
• Leadership to Stakeholder Engagement
• Mind of Customer Experience
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Verbal Communication

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• The CRM Data Consultant's key objective is to manage and enable the usage of client data within Client Coverage, as well as the data generated from the CRM processes. The requirement is to design key data processes, enable data governance and ensure data quality. Client data and portfolio user data is critical to ensure accurate MI reporting. This role will also include taking on the responsibilities of data steward for Client Coverage and ensure the latest Salesforce data model meet Group and CIB requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification:

• First Degree in Banking or Commerce
• 4 years experience in a similar data environment (preferably CRM-related data)
• 4 years experience in a similar data Management (Quality and Governance) environment.
• Salesforce Data Architecture will be an advantage.
• Experience working within a bank.
• CRM process management such as onboarding
• Proficient in Excel especially v-lookups and pivot tables

Experience Required: 

• 5-7 years' experience in leading client engagements at senior management and executive level, illustrating business acumen and understanding of corporate and operational strategy and execution.
• 5 - 7 years' experience in conducting, collating and reviewing detailed financial and / or valuation analysis and preparing client documentation (presentation books, presentations, memoranda, and other presentation materials) to share insight and create client value. 
•  3-4 years' experience in collaborating with various teams (product and risk) across Standard Bank Group, to deliver comprehensive client experience.
• 3- 4 years' experience in the client service environment, dealing with customer complaints, queries and requests timeously and effectively. Experience in driving cross sell and delivering client and portfolio revenue growth.
• 5-7 years' experience in risk management and fulfilling the role of "first line of defense" Build an understanding of the regulatory environment for a relevant sector in which CIB operate to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Behavioural  Competencies:

• Team Working
• Understanding People
• Client Servicing
• Client Knowledge
• Client Retention

Technical Competencies

• Client Business Case
• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Business Development
• Producing Output

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• To assess and adjust losses of complex claims such Fires, Subsidence, Storms etc. To manage, control and attend to contractor audits, authorizations over-mandate, upfront assessments, customer complaints and enforce correct interpretation of the Homeowners insurance policy with panel service providers and clients. Perform a mentoring and coaching support function to SIL, service providers and clients on products and technical aspects where specialised knowledge is required in resolving intricate challenges regarding claims relevant to Homeowners Insurance Cover.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Construction Technology certificate/diploma or Building Science or Construction Degree advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years as a Building Assessor
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Short Term Insurance industry
• Knowledge Home Owners policy wording interpretation
• Knowledge Home Owner property valuation principles for insurance replacement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Advise and provide technical support to SIL claims, underwriting and customer care departments.
• Perform desktop audits on Quotations and Invoices submitted by service providers or client
• Authorize claims in terms of allowable rates.
• Perform risk management function by identifying underwriting risks and inadequate Sum Insured’s of dwellings
• Monitoring of service providers (report writing, policy interpretation, claims costs and service).

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• To apply computer science theories, principals to create, refactor moderate to complex programs/scripts, integration software services. To design complex specifications, code, test, debug, enhance programs within the Continuous delivery pipelines and provide support, maintenance of systems, programmes. To execute software developer responsibilities according to Engineer practice, standards, frameworks, roadmaps and the architects application standards. Participate in reviews of colleagues' work.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• Degree related to Information Technology

Minimum Experience 

• 5-7 years - Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
• 8-10 years - Proven experience in modern engineering practices i.e. dev ops, agile etc., Proven experience across multiple, broad IT Engineering disciplines, with demonstrated specialisation in at least one. Experience within the required scope of expertise. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Behavioural Competencies:

• Exploring Possibilities
• Developing Strategies
• Providing Insights
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Developing Expertise

Technical Competencies: 

• Agile Development
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• DEVOPS
• Software Containers
• Application Support

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• To provide specialised legal advice to the organisation and related business areas on all complex internal and commercial contractual legal matters relating to business products, with the intention of enabling the maximisation of revenue streams;  in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: Advanced Diploma

Experience Required

• Legal
• Macro Generic
• Experience Required: 8-10 years
• 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. 10 years or more experience in the area specialisation. 

Minimum areas of experience – Leverage and Acquisition Finance, Structured Trade Finance, Structured Debt Finance, Preference Share Funding, Debt Restructuring and Syndicated Financing

• Legal
• Corporate
• Experience Required: 5-7 years
• At least 8 years' experience within the legal/financial and/or corporate/commercial sectors.
• Business Support
• Business Management
• Experience Required: 5-7 years
• At least 6 years' people management experience where appropriate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Strong legal understanding of contractual and structural subordination, finance and security arrangements.
• Understanding share acquisition deals and shareholding structures and arrangements so as to dovetail funding terms in light of the type of deals emanating from the deal team.
• Strong understanding of equity and equity-like instruments (including understanding private equity fund structures and market practice).
• Good understanding of preference shares, tax complexity and how to structure preference shares.

Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Providing Insights
• Documenting Facts
• Articulating Information
• Interacting with People
• Establishing Rapport
• Directing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards
• Risk Awareness
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Policy Development
• Strategy Definition
• Legal Compliance
• Managing Tasks

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• To apply computer science theories, principals to create, refactor moderate to complex programs/scripts, integration software services. To design complex specifications, code, test, debug, enhance programs within the Continuous delivery pipelines and provide support, maintenance of systems, programmes. To execute software developer responsibilities according to Engineer practice, standards, frameworks, roadmaps and the architects application standards. Participate in reviews of colleagues' work.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology

Experience Required

• 5-7 years - Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
• 8-10 years - Proven experience in modern engineering practices i.e. dev ops, agile etc., Proven experience across multiple, broad IT Engineering disciplines, with demonstrated specialisation in at least one. Experience within the required scope of expertise

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Developing Expertise
• Examining Information
• Documenting Facts
• Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies: 

• Design Patterns
• Write Code
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• DEVOPS
• Software Containers
• Application Support
• Testing (unit, regression, integration)