Senior Manager, Equity 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.

The purpose of this role is to assess, value and manage the Equity book of CIB, as well as play a role in valuation and reporting of other equity exposures across the wider Standard Bank Group. The incumbent is required to play a key role in risk-assessing, originating, managing and reporting Equity Finance transactions originated by the Principle Structured Finance (PSF) Investment Banking team, the BEE ClientService Team (CST) or Equity Capital Markets (ECM) team.

Type of Qualification: Postgraduate Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Legal, Risk Management

Licenses & Certifications: Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Accountant CA (SA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)



Experience Required

5-10 years experience and a track record operating in a wholesale business environment or a proven ability to understand holistic business, pricing and capital management issues. Exposure to syndicated loans and distribution strategies (origination and sell down a strong advantage).

5-10 years experience in credit, equity, valuations, leverage or subordinated risk. 



5-10 years experience and application of extensive credit management, preferably in a Corporate & Investment Banking environment.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Establishing Rapport
• Interpreting Data
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Capital Markets
• Company Valuations
• Credit Delivery
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Investment Analysis