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 strategic leadership, direction and implementation of NFR oversight across the Technology domain. To provide strong management and Non-Financial support to the Head, Technology Non-Financial Risk Oversight, and serve as a key enabler to achieving the business objectives of the Technology domain.

• Influence, develop, implement and monitor the business unit Technology Non-Financial Risk strategy and framework.
• Lead the optimisation of the risk profile in the Technology portfolios
• Drive efficient and effective risk & control management implementation in Technology portfolios
• Provide thought and people leadership in the Technology Non-Financial Risk function

• A commercial degree in risk management or similar
• A degree or diploma in technology or similar
• Masters level qualification in Commerce, Business Administration or Risk Management Professional qualifications and/or significant experience in accountancy, IT, finance or audit as well as certifications such as CPA, CFA, ACA, CISA, or IIA, would be a distinct advantage.

Experience Required
Operational Risk Management
Risk & Corporate Affairs
5-7 years
Risk – Non-Financial Risk- Practical knowledge of risk and control frameworks and application in financial services industry. Be fully conversant in risk appetite, risk response and process improvement concepts. Understand both Non-Financial risk and financial reporting risk characteristics.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing Insurable Risk
• Economic Capital Management
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Reporting
• Risk Response Strategy
• Risk/ Reward Thinking