Chief Operating Officer, Risk, Business and Commercial Banking

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 lead strategy alignment and execution for the Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) Risk Function to ensure adherence to all Group Risk governance, services, processes, and practices conducted are future fit, repeatable, and sustainable. To lead and drive the integration of group services, strategy enablement and technology strategies between Group, Business Areas and Countries across BCB and SBG. Act as the Business Unit Head for data in BCB Risk.

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Generic Management, Information Technology, Risk Management

Licences/Certifications : Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI , Certified Data Professional.

Experience Required

Business Enablement

More than 10 years

The role requires a seasoned individual with a thorough understanding of the regulatory environment as well as the basic principles and objectives of the Bank. Proven experience in project/programme management, and leading multiple projects across the organization. Experience in building partnerships and engaging with multiple stakeholders at senior levels across the ecosystem.

More than 10 years

Proven experience in a risk management, compliance or regulatory role. Experience in understanding IT, Finance, operational controls and analysing complex sets of data to interpret, visualize and identify trends. Experience in leading large teams; Change management experience.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Showing Composure

Technical Competencies:

• Operational Planning
• Policy Development
• Scenario Development
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Strategy Definition

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