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 - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're 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.



To provide subject matter expertise and guidance to assess the potential financial impact of new and emerging regulations on the Financial Services industry and the identification and delivery of appropriate initiatives to fulfil the overall objectives and mandate of the Function with specific focus on Recovery and Resolution Planning. Ensure that the business response to high impact regulation is comprehensive and all high priority Group initiatives are identified and ownership confirmed.

• Assess the potential financial impact of new and emerging regulations on the Financial Services industry. Provide advice and guidance to the SBG to ensure that the business response to high impact regulation is comprehensive and all high priority Group initiatives are identified and ownership confirmed.
• Facilitate the strategic positioning of SBG in the light of the significant impact of emerging regulation on the Financial Services industry and the imperative for banks and insurance entities to reposition themselves.
• Assess the extent to which the SBG corporate strategy reflect the pressure of regulatory reforms on the business model and operating structures, including the likely impact on client, counterparty, and investor behaviour.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Legal

Experience Required
Enterprise Risk Management
Risk & Corporate Affairs
3-4 years
The role requires an individual with risk management experience within the financial services industry. A thorough understanding of BASEL requirements would be required.

5-7 years
Experience in a banking accounting / financial reporting/ controlling / risk management / risk reporting/ regulatory reporting.

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Producing Output
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Compliance
• Economic Capital Management
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Financial and Accounting Control
• Liquidity Management
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Reporting
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Statistical & Mathematical Analysis

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