Latest Vacancies at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

To lead and review the audit process for a portfolio of audits through audit execution and oversight of the audit team to independently and objectively provide assurance that enables client centric risk management.

• Build strong relationships with relevant senior internal stakeholders to understand the business and to enable assurance processes and GIA's wider objectives.
• Assess, identify and report on practices in the scope of audit projects which negatively impact client experience and raise recommendations to improve client experience.
• Adhere to GIA methodology, policies and procedures. Manage adherence of team members on audit projects. Guide team members to enhance their understanding and application of GIA methodology, policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a risk assessment on all areas of risk origination and risk management of the business area responsible for, covering all the risk types to inform audit planning and reporting.
• Contribute to the effective development of audit technology by providing input on technology needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree - Audit (Min)
• Post Graduate Qualification - Audit/Finance/Data Analytics (Pref)
• CIA (Pref)

Additional Information

Experience Required - 9 Years

• 1 - 2 years: Experience analysing complex sets of data to interpret, visualise and identify trends. Understanding of IT controls.
• 5 - 7 years: Planning and executing audits. Managing and engaging with various stakeholders at a Senior Level. Experience in managing and leading teams with a proven track record of delegating and prioritizing tasks.
• 5 - 7 years: Insurance (Long Term)

Behavioural & Technical Competencies

Developing Strategies: This competency includes facets of behaviour such as being visionary and establishing effective plans that take into consideration long-term aspects. This competency also includes the need for individuals to focus on identifying trends.

Taking Action: This competency is about taking action in service of achieving the organisation's goals. It is about being energetic, showing initiative and being action oriented.

Interpreting Data: This competency is about interpreting data accurately with an emphasis on the processing and interpretation of numbers. This competency also includes the utilisation of technology.

Internal Auditing: The ability to follow a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes in accordance with the IA professional standards to enhance and protect organisational value

Maintain IA Professional Practices: Knowledge of Internal Audit International Professional Practices and apply them to improve the audit methodology, and as a quality standard for audit engagement deliverables to ensure continuous improvement of the audit function.

IA Data Analysis: The ability to inspect, transform and model data to inform and support the internal audit process and decision-making

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Job Description

To support overall function in defining, adapting and embedding overall strategic and operational objectives through the provision of high-quality regulatory advisory, analytical, project management and administrative capability to mitigate the impact of regulatory changes across markets, considering the strategic requirements and international best practice.

Lead strategic imperatives by partnering relevant networks and stakeholders to execute and leverage regulations to achieve strategy and enable new commercial opportunities. Provide regulatory subject matter expertise and input into strategy with timely and insightful briefs and advice on regulatory developments, their international and local impacts on the business, to enable the business to be commercially successful whilst legally and statutorily sound.

Build, maintain and extend partnerships with internal stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Advocacy, Prudential teams, Sales & Trading) to clearly communicate regulatory requirements and standards, gather cross functional insights, deepen understanding and raise organisational awareness of regulatory matters affecting the business.

Design and execute constructive advocacy and engagement strategies with regulatory policy and political audiences to influence and shape industry views and practises to ensure policy supports the continued growth of competitive financial markets. 

Manage implementation of initiatives to enable sales and trading within regulatory policy and anticipate trends in market regulatory response to create new product opportunities within regulatory risk exposure and opportunities of the market.

Guide CIB Digital, GM Digital,  Technology and Business Heads on regulatory considerations to support implementation of digital roadmap to enable platform functionality, legality, commercialization and utilization to achieve GM strategic objectives.

Continuously review GMs existing regulatory policy and practice to ensure that the business has appropriate and effective methodologies to assess and manage regulatory risk exposure and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Actively manage and influence risk and governance committees on current and future regulatory risk and control matters to ensure the business is compliant and meets current and future governance requirements.

Future-proof the business against regulatory shocks by proactively collaborating with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders to anticipate emerging  regulatory and supervisory challenges and opportunities for the GM business to enable the business to adapt to regulatory changes to mitigate risk and enhance revenue generating opportunities.

Fulfil the data steward responsibilities for the business, ensuring data and information is used, accessed and stored optimally to serve the needs of the business and according to data and information governance requirements, policies, standards, processes and procedures.

Monitor trends and establish strategic partnerships to identify and mobilise specific technology enablers, to meet regulatory requirements and best practice standards.

Prioritise and allocate work, and offer technical guidance, on-the-job training and constructive feedback to the team to build capability and improve efficiency. Manage and monitor daily team activities to ensure performance metrics are met and service level agreements are maintained.

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Legal
Type of Qualification: Masters Degree

Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required
Business Enablement
Business Support
5-7 years

• Strong understanding of financial services regulation in South Africa and globally. Demonstrated experience working with or for policy makers and regulators, both locally and offshore. Demonstrated experience anticipating upcoming regulatory changes to facilitate trading with counter parties or across geographies, both locally and offshore.

3-4 years

• A proven track record building partnerships to deliver regulatory related projects and analysis.  Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and across multiple stakeholders.

1-2 years

• Ability to draft, interpret and understand legal documentation. Understanding of contract law principles, particularly as this may impact cross-border relationships. Proven international law experience.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Generating Ideas
• Developing Strategies
• Providing Insights
• Interpreting Data
• Convincing People
• Challenging Ideas
• Articulating Information
• Establishing Rapport
• Empowering Individuals
• Embracing Change
• Team Working
• Producing Output

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• International Market Knowledge
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Compliance
• Local Market Knowledge
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Risk Awareness

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Job Description

If you are passionate about learning and gaining valuable workplace skills in any area within Insurance, this Internship Programme will enable you to grow in this specialised field. Under the mentorship of our Insurance Leads you will gain experience regarding various solutions within insurance streams which include, but are not limited to:

• Understanding the full value chain of Insurance Service
• Customer Service & Sales
• Project development
• Understanding operations
• Analyse and process information
• Understanding the Financial and Regulatory framework
• Understanding Customer Demands and providing appropriate solutions

Qualifications

• Completed Tertiary Qualification in BCom Business Management; ( BCom in Business Informatics/Stats; BCom Risk Management, BCom Marketing, BCom HR;  BA Communications, BCom Information systems)

Additional Information

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 30
• Not be registered on any other learnership or internship
• Not be studying at any other institution.

Location

• Johannesburg
• Durban
• Rustenburg
• Polokwane
• Bela Bela
• Thoyondou

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Job Description

We believe in courageously confronting change, that is why we keep innovating for our clients. Through our gritty determination and finding new ways to win, we make our clients dreams a reality.

At Standard Bank we are passionate about helping you to achieve your dreams. Are you a recently qualified graduate who has the passion to interact with people and ability to create memorable client-centric experiences, then the Personal and Private Banking SA (PPB) SB Private Graduate Programme is for you.

We are looking for talented and inspired people to work, learn and commit to our deep client obsession in our private client environments countrywide.  This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen your understanding of client relationship management i.e.  Private Bankers, Young Professionals and Acquisition Bankers

The programme provides exposure to relationship banking within the financial services industry and success is dependent on cross-functional teamwork within client service teams and involves active learning and opportunities for various practical applications through a rotational programme. In addition to keeping up to date on best practice, you also get the opportunity to present your insights and results to a broad range of stakeholders.

Are you up for the challenge?
If your answer is yes, then take your career to new heights in Relationship Banking.

Main accountabilities:

• Rotating through different departments will allow you the opportunity to gain experience of different functions and rapidly learn the organisation.  These rotations are based on virtual and face to face, and virtual work immersion, i.e. connect, learn and perform these tasks under the supervision of the Coaches.
• In support of the virtual / face to face work immersion, you are required to complete relevant training to support your development.  Training will be available online, via virtual / face to face meetings and virtual / face to face classroom sessions.
• At the end of the rotations, you are required to achieve all milestones as per Job Description and Performance Contract.

Application closing date: 30 June 2024

Qualifications

• FAIS accredited qualification in: 
• BCom Honours Financial Management
• Honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2024

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies

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Job Description
To manage the delivery of People and Culture related projects through the application of best practice project management skills, tools and techniques, whilst engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions within the required parameters in terms of scope, governance, standards, cost and quality. The incumbent will further hold accountability for the coordination of People and Culture processes, initiatives and executive reporting at a national level.  

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management / Behavioural Science / Social Science.
• Qualification in Project Management / Change Management / Business Commerce will be an advantage.

Experience required

•  Minimum 2 -3 years’ experience in the end-to-end management of projects, the implementation of initiatives and coordination across multiple resources and stakeholders with strong preference to a role that requires insights and analytics, consolidation, business writing and reporting. 
•  Track record of problem solving in support of business specific objectives.
•  Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of the role People & Culture management plays in enabling business commercial & social relevance, whilst remaining relevant to the people within the business.
•  Experience within a multinational company working with senior management teams in a complex environment is preferred. 

Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies

• Upholding Standards
•  Providing Insights
•  Articulating Information
•  Establishing Rapport
•  Team Working
•  Managing Tasks

Technical Competencies

•  Project Management
•  Project Definition
•  Project maintenance
•  Project Planning & Reporting
•  Project Resourcing
•  Organisational Navigation
•  Digital Advocacy
•  Inclusive Facilitation

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Job Description

If you are passionate about learning and gaining valuable workplace skills in any area within Insurance, this Internship Programme will enable you to grow in this specialised field. Under the mentorship of our Insurance Leads you will gain experience regarding various solutions within insurance streams which include, but are not limited to

• Understanding the full value chain of Insurance Service
• Customer Service
• Project development
• Procurement processes
• Understanding operations
• Analyse and process information
• Understanding Customer Demands and providing appropriate solutions

Qualifications

• Completed Matric with Math or Math Lit

Additional Information

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 30
• Not registered on any other learnership
• Not studying at any other institution

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Job Description

To provide end-to-end internal communications coordination services for IAM, Engineering, and Innovation to meet business objectives. To manage the internal communications software and systems and provide technical support to end-users, to ensure seamless functioning and usage of the systems. To drive all internal communication channels and tools as well as the technical aspects of internal communication across the various channels to deliver a compelling employee experience.

Qualifications

• Marketing Diploma
• Project Management Diploma

Experience Required

• Experience in Internal Communications 
• 3- 5 years Brand & Marketing Experience
• 3-5 years Experience in full project life cycle management environment using marketing and promotion techniques.
• 3-4 years Experience with event coordination with a proven track record of organizing successful events. Experience in using electronic invitation systems.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Details
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Generating Ideas
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing and Interpreting Information
• Employee Marketing and Communication
• Leveraging Events
• Programme Management
• Research & Information Gathering
• Stakeholder Management

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Technical Specialist, Mainframe DB2 DBA

Job Overview

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, undefined

Job Type: Full-time

Job ID: 80425765

Date Posted: 4/29/2024

Job Description

Perform deploy and operate work that pertains to Mainframe DB2 database administrators.  The installation, maintenance and performance management of the Mainframe DB2  related vendor products.  Support application teams.  Support other infrastructure teams i.e. (z/OS ; Capacity Management; Storage; CICS and different application teams  running on Mainframe DB2).

Provide guidance as required to the architecture and design teams re: Database Design and Performance monitoring and tuning.

Perform deployment work for projects on demand and in accordance with project schedules.

• With respect to Mainframe DB2 Applications -  
  • Upgrades and fixes in accordance with related deployment and release schedules.
  • Assisting in tool upgrades and fixes
  • Ensure systems perform optimally by monitoring performance and make recommendations to the various teams.  
• Perform DR exercises as directed by the BCM regime.  
• Resolve incidents and problems and escalate 3rd level support requirements to 3rd party support contractor(s) and coordinate support provision.
• Service restore shall satisfy service level agreements.  
• Maintain run books for Mainframe DB2 operations utilising deployment- and maintenance guides directives originating from Products & Services.
•  Interact with Applications teams/Architecture to optimise and maintain Mainframe DB2 infrastructure and operations service levels at a level that fully endorse GTI’s service level agreements with its customers.
•  Support Operational Controls processes (Audits, Risk and DR& BCM governance, business processes improvements, performance management, and finance and business management), supply requested information and implement corrective actions as applicable.
• Perform standby and call out duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Studies
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

Software Engineering

• 4-5 years broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
• 4-5 years knowledge of  DB2, and related IBM products. 
• COBOL and Rexx would be advantageous.. The incumbent must be comfortable with the use of JCL and SQL and have mainframe insight.   

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts

Technical Competencies:

• Debugging and Fixing Software
• BM Z/OS DB2
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• IT Applications
• Testing (unit, regression, integration)
• Write Code

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Job Description

• To gather customer insights, conduct analysis and monitoring of outcomes, as input into the Client Journey.

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce

Experience Required
Minimum of 4 Years experience in data gathering and analysis. Exposure to translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications. Experience in managing product lifecycles development and analysis in a financial services environment. Conduct as-is assessments i.e. value stream mapping, as input into the Client Journey. 

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Details
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Directing People

Technical Competencies:

• Economic Capital Management
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Financial Acumen
• Risk Identification
• Risk Reporting