Head, Business Risk

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 the Business Risk Function within Transactional and Lending Solutions by providing assurance as a first line monitoring capability to assist the Exco teams within Business Solutioning in discharging their responsibility for managing compliance, reputational, strategic, legal and operational risks. Establish and implement effective monitoring and validation mechanisms and provide Exco with an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of controls to identify, measure, control & report risks.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Legal

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Risk Management



Experience Required

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5-7 years

Relevant operational risk management and financial industry experience. Good understanding of risk quantitative methodologies. External knowledge of industry best practice & regulatory developments. Experience in audit, assurance, & risk management. Experience in identifying, mitigating, and tracking risks and country specific regulatory requirements, and findings recommendations reporting & assurance governance reporting. Giving opinion on veracity of risk assessments & adherence to standards.



8-10 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 and the associated risks with specific focus on non-financial risk, Basel II, Regulatory requirements, e.g. money laundering control (FICA, Code of Banking Practice, FAIS, etc.).

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Seizing Opportunities
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning and Reporting