Senior Manager, Risk & Execution
Job Summary
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 :
- Bachelors 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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 ... View more