Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group,  a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services 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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To implement measures for the pro-active identification, execution, prioritisation and measurement of risks and controls for managing and monitoring of business risk (compliance, reputational and non-financial risks) for the Isle of Man entity in alignment with the Business Risk Framework, client experience and profitability measures..

The role will focus on the 1st line of defence, delivery of day to-day Business Risk Management related activities by supporting the business in strengthening its control environment, including risk reporting, controls assurance and resilience activities. Your expertise will help improve our focus on efficient risk mitigation through a robust control environment, crafting and developing relevant processes, procedures and mentorship to help the business embed enhanced Business Risk Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in either Risk Management or Banking

Experience Required

• If you are a skilled and dedicated professional with a passion for business risk management, we would love to hear from you.
• The ideal candidate would have a broad risk management experience spanning over 8-10 years in operational risks and related controls. Preferably within a financial services environment and an understanding of the compliance requirements for the Isle of Man.
• Sound knowledge of risk principles (e.g., non-financial risk, regulatory risk, reputational risk, etc.), their applicability and impact on the business landscape. Exposure in general banking and risk management principles with experience in executing projects across complex business units and matrix's.

Outputs:

• Act as Subject Matter Expert on business risk matters in the Isle of Man and provides coaching and guidance as and when required.
• Address any Risk Assurances audit findings relevant to the Isle of Man entity.
• Engage with our Compliance Officers with regards to impact of new and/or amended regulatory and legislative requirements relating to the Isle of Man entity
• Ensure effective risk management by understanding the risk profile within the Isle of Man and proactively put execution measures in place to mitigate and manage the risk.
• Raise awareness of regulatory risks by ensuring that mandatory training is completed by affected staff and general communications are sent regularly to sustain awareness.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Convincing People
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport

Technical Competencies:

• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Risk Acceptance
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement