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 transform Global Markets operations into a distinctive, optimized and future ready processing unit, guided by core principles of process intelligence-driven strategies, data-driven decision-making, API-centric solutions, and a commitment to simplicity, modularity, and straight-through processing (STP), providing a competitive advantage for the Bank and our clients.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: NQF Level 7 or equivalent relevant experience
Experience Required
Operations Solutions Management
Operations
1-2 years
Demonstrate an ability to review initiatives from inception to completion, analyse lessons learnt and assess opportunities for improvement to create more impactful execution. Able to provide evidence of continuous improvement projects driven through data analysis and lessons learned.
1-2 years
Demonstrate an understanding of project and change management principles and methodologies and applying this across different types of projects to drive tangible business value.
1-2 years
Demonstrate experience coordinating and facilitating teams and groups of stakeholders to understand the pain points, investigate solutions and achieve common goals.
3-4 years
Demonstrate an ability gather, review and analyse information from relevant sources and identify insights to inform Problem solving or solutioning across part of the value chain. Demonstrate an ability to position recommendations with stakeholders through data visualisation and storytelling.
3-4 years
Demonstrate curiosity within area of expertise which inspires investigation into trends and new developments to inform thought leadership with stakeholders.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
- Exploring Possibilities
- Developing Strategies
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Developing Expertise
- Convincing People
- Challenging Ideas
- Articulating Information
- Making Decisions
- Empowering Individuals
- Resolving Conflict
- Conveying Self-Confidence
- Showing Composure
Technical Competencies:
- Change Enablement
- Change Management (HR)
- Client Business Case
- Client Relationship Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Creative Problem Solving
- Data Analytics & Visualization
- Innovation Leader
- Insight Storytelling
- Operations Commercial Acumen
- Process Analysis and Redesign
- Process Automation Value Management
- Project Management (Project Mgmt)
- Solution Design & Enablement
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Alignment & Execution
- Strategy Definition
Standard Bank Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Standard Bank Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Standard Bank Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave options span vacation, study, parental, compassionate/family responsibility, sick/short‑term incapacity, sabbatical, recognition and optional unpaid leave, subject to country practices. This breadth provides flexibility to manage family, study, health, and rest needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Core protection includes medical cover and death/incapacity insurance, with many markets offering permanent health insurance and optional life/funeral or gap‑cover add‑ons. Wellness and counselling programs further strengthen day‑to‑day health support.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Formal remuneration materials emphasize equal pay for work of equal value, structured market alignment, and pay‑equity analyses alongside clawback/forfeiture provisions. This governance signals predictable, fairness‑oriented pay practices.
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What We Do
As a brand with a legacy of 161 years in Africa, we have a deep understanding and belief in the boundless opportunities that this continent presents. Our vision extends beyond mere geography; it encompasses a profound recognition of the potential for growth that resonates within our people, customers, entrepreneurs, and all who share our unwavering commitment and passion for investing in Africa. With a presence in 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, we have cultivated a diverse community of the most skilled, innovative, and creative minds in the industry. Our purpose is to drive Africa's growth, acting as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic development in the regions we serve. We strive to improve the lives of our fellow Africans by conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner. As a trusted partner, we consistently set higher standards and aspire to become better with each endeavour. We are more than just a banking institution; we are a driving force behind Africa's growth. Join us on this transformative journey. Together, we have the collective power to propel Africa into the future, making tangible progress for all who proudly call Africa home.
