Manager, Non-Financial 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 provide proactive management and operational support enabling the implementation of the Non-Financial Risk (NFR) management strategy across the Corporate and Investment Banking business unit considering the relevant 16 risk types, and risk management processes to identify and mitigate NFRs.

Type of Qualification: Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting

Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Membership: CA (SA) or CFA would be advantageous

Experience Required



3-7 years experience in Information Risk which would include an understanding of the Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA) Information Risk Framework and Data Privacy Standard or Industry exposure to similar standards such as the Information Security Forum (ISF) Standard of Good Practice and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).



3-7 years experience and practical knowledge of risk, control frameworks, assurance and applications in financial services industry. Fully conversant in risk appetite, risk response and process improvement concepts. Understand both Non-Financial Risk and financial reporting risk characteristics.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Making Decisions
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Reporting
• Risk/ Reward Thinking