About the role
Company Description
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.
Job Description
To lead, manage and deliver an integrated and independent Risk Management Function in order to enable the Country to seize opportunities in pursuit of growth, by managing Non-Financial Risks in a manner that balances the interests of clients and other stakeholders, while protecting the safety and soundness of the Enterprise, ensuring the ethical standards are adhered to and maintained. To provide assurance on the control and risk status for the Country.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Master's degree
Field of Study: Any relevant field of study
Experience Required
10+ years' experience in Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, or Enterprise Risk within financial services.
Proven experience leading Non-Financial Risk frameworks, governance, and control assurance.
Strong track record in risk oversight, regulatory engagement, and executive-level reporting.
Experience influencing Executive Committees, Board Committees, and senior stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership in building high-performing teams and embedding a strong risk culture.
Preferred: Banking experience and exposure to enterprise-wide risk management in a complex, regulated environment.
Behavioural Competencies:
Challenging Ideas
Convincing People
Developing Expertise
Developing Strategies
Directing People
Embracing Change
Empowering Individuals
Exploring Possibilities
Making Decisions
Providing Insights
Upholding Standards
Valuing Individuals
Technical Competencies:
Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
Evaluation of Internal Controls
Financial Acumen
Legal Compliance
Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
Quality Orientation
Additional Information
Our Values
We are deeply committed
We are boldly pioneering
We are trusted stewards
We are guided by empathy
We are unfailingly honourable
