Senior Manager, Risk & Execution

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

Responsible for ensuring the effective execution of risk management activities, regulatory requirements, and control frameworks across the Business Clients portfolio. 

Risk and Compliance Management

• Lead the implementation and embedding of operational risk, compliance, and governance frameworks across the business.
• Monitor, identify, and escalate emerging risks, control weaknesses, incidents, breaches, losses, and compliance concerns. Ensure timely implementation of corrective actions arising from audits, assurance reviews, and compliance monitoring activities.  
• Drive adherence to regulatory requirements including KYC, AML, data privacy, conduct risk, and other applicable banking regulations.

Control Environment and Operational Excellence

• Conduct quality assurance reviews, operational effectiveness assessments, and control testing activities. Oversee business continuity planning and ensure operational resilience within the business.
• Monitor adherence to policies, procedures, and operational standards across Business Clients. Drive the adoption and effective use of risk management and operational control tools.  

Risk Reporting and Insights

• Analyze risk trends, incidents, audit findings, and operational losses to identify root causes and emerging themes. Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and management information for business leadership forums.
• Provide actionable recommendations to address identified gaps and strengthen the control environment. Track and monitor the implementation of agreed remediation actions and report on progress.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory

• Partner with business leaders to ensure effective implementation of risk and compliance requirements.

Leadership and Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop teams to strengthen risk awareness and compliance capabilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Auditing, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience within banking or financial services.
• 5-7 years' experience within Business Banking, Commercial Banking, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, or related functions.
• Proven experience implementing and managing risk and compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of operational risk management, governance, regulatory compliance, and control environments.
• Experience in managing change initiatives, remediation programs, and regulatory projects.  

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, risk management frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced risk assessment, risk reporting, and control evaluation capabilities. Ability to interpret risk data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.

Behavioural Competencies:

• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Courage to challenge non-compliance and drive accountability.
• Results-oriented with strong execution capability.
• Collaborative leader with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment.  

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