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 independent oversight, challenge and trusted Non-Financial Risk (NFR) partnership across Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Change Risk within Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB). The role is responsible for driving the effective identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of technology, cyber, AI, data and change-related risks, while supporting the implementation of the NFR framework, strengthening control environments, promoting a strong risk culture, and ensuring compliance with risk appetite, policies and regulatory requirements.

Type of Qualification: Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce / Finance and Accounting / Technology /  Risk Management and/or Technology Risk Management

Experience Required

8-10 years’ experience in Technology, AI, Change, Information or Operational Risk within financial services. Strong knowledge of technology risk, AI governance, change risk, cyber security, data privacy, and control frameworks. Experienced in providing independent risk oversight and challenge of technology platforms, AI solutions, digital initiatives, and business transformation programmes, with a sound understanding of risk appetite, governance, controls, and regulatory requirements.

Behavioural 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