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 assume ownership and drive the execution of day-to-day credit / portfolio services for a portfolio of medium to high risk counterparty credit risks associated with lending, trading, and investing activities, with the primary objective of assessing and managing risk within acceptable parameters.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Mathematical Sciences, Risk Management, Quantitative Studies

Experience Required
Credit Risk – CIB
Risk & Corporate Affairs
3-4 years
Finance and Accounting, Risk Management and Credit Experience - Thorough conceptual and practical knowledge of credit procedures, policies and standards. Ability to understand products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risk and appropriately documenting these risks. Understanding of Risk and broader regulatory and compliance requirements.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Following Procedures
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Compliance
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Industry Knowledge
• Local Market Knowledge
• Market Analysis
• Process Analysis and Redesign
• Product Knowledge (Trading, Transacting)
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Quantitative Analysis
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Risk Reporting
• Risk/ Reward Thinking