Manager, Internal Audit - Operational and Third-Party 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 and review the Risk audit process for multiple portfolios and area of specialty in line with the Group Internal Audit strategy to provide independent and objective assurance and advice within a segment or area of expertise to ensure sustainable client centric management of risk across SBG.

Key role expectations:

• Affirm and operationalise Non-Financial Risk and Corporate Function audit service model
• Contribute towards risk profile integration for GIA. Maintain overview of risk profile and key risk areas to inform coverage
• Custodian of risk knowledge & expertise specifically operational risk and third party risk
• Maintain oversight of coverage that is comprehensive, risk driven & aligned to standards and best practices
• Drive strategic involvement at an oversight and/or execution level in audits to achieve coverage
• Drive collaborative thematic reporting of audit messages & residual risk profile
• Promote stakeholder engagement & relationship building to maintain trust and confidence from stakeholders and ensure seamless team collaboration, integration, and leadership impact.
• Keep abreast to key industry and risk developments and participate in industry initiatives

Minimum Qualifications 

• BCom Degree in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance or Business Commerce

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Risk Management respective risk disciplines e.g Operational Risk, Third Party Risk

Experience Required

• 7-10 years auditing experience looking after various portfolios with last 4-5 years in Risk auditing focused on non-financial risk types, operational risk, third party risk and risk and control frameworks
• 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.
• Experience in understanding IT controls and analysing complex sets of data to interpret, visualize and identify trends. Experience in leading large teams; Change management experience.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Audit Project Management
• Business Acumen (Audit)
• IA Data Analysis
• IA Technology Application
• Internal Auditing
• Maintain IA Professional Practices