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 pro-actively identify and mitigate emerging risks within Personal and Private Banking by embedding effective  controls, governance frameworks, and compliance practices. The role ensures risks are proactively managed in partnership with internal control specialists, non-financial risk experts, and segment leaders, safeguarding client trust, regulatory compliance, and sustainable profitability.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Risk Management, Banking, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field.


Experience Required
3-4 years

• Risk management, compliance, or governance within financial services.
• Knowledge of operational and business risk management in financial services including developing guidelines, policies and processes.
• Exposure in general banking.
• Knowledge of bank risk framework, processes, procedures, systems 
• Exposure to project management principles.
• Knowledge of banking regulation environment including prudential guidelines

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Professional Disposition

Technical Competencies:

• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Reporting
• Control Design & Implementation