Job Description

Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities xe2x80x93 plus the chance to work alongside some of the sectorxe2x80x99s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. Wexe2x80x99re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.


Responsible for risk management of Group cross-border and sovereign credit exposure risk in countries with which the Group conducts (or intends to conduct) business. Make and support risk decisions, manage the country risk sector team, manage Group and CIB Country Risk Committees, act as Delegated Authority for Country Risk decisions, co-ordinate Country Risk decisions and management of Country Risk analysts, recommend concentration appetite, develop and apply related policies and procedure.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• First Degree in Business Commerce

Experience Required

• 5-7 years proven interest and expertise in emerging-market economics, industry and political. Experience in assessing African Markets and/or credit analysis preferred. Experience in either Banking, rating agency or consultancy environment. Banking experience with an understanding of corporate and investment products and business lines preferred.
• 8-10 years Country Risk, Business or Equivalent.

Additional Information
Technical Competencies:

• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Perception & Assessment
• Risk Response Strategy