Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services 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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job DescriptionResponsible to manage a team enabling Business and Country Heads to provide fit for purpose solutions across multiple locations. Able to assess strategic priorities, affordability, implement and adapt solutions to suit the conditions across different contexts to influence and steer achievement of Group driven objectives. Priorities are determined with Business and Country Heads to achieve overall strategic objectives.
QualificationsMinimum Qualification
- First Degree in Business Commerce
Experience Required
- 1-2 years -Business Support
- Demonstrate ability to lead a team to enable a effective delivery
- 3-4 years
- Able to use established networks inside and outside the organisation deliver shared outcomes
- Experience integrating initiatives across projects and target audiences to exploit economies of scale, shared learning and optimal resource utilisation
Key Outputs :
- Stay up to date on macroeconomic developments, trends, legislation, and industry regulations, to effectively translate data, information and operational insights into meaningful recommendations to influence strategic decision-making within the Business Unit (BU)/Group Function (GF)/Region.
- Facilitate the prioritisation of operational delivery and efficiency initiatives to maximise strategic impact and maintain oversight of strategic priorities, ensuring execution aligns with the BU/GF/Regional mandate and broader Group strategy.
- Prepare presentation packs and support thought leadership initiatives for insights and decision making.
- Serve as a proxy with delegated authority to represent the Executive in meetings, key initiatives, decisions, and stakeholder engagements, exercising judgment in balancing independent decision-making with escalation of matters requiring Executive attention.
- Track and monitor metrics and progress of strategic projects, proactively identifying delivery risks, escalating issues and make recommendations.
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Additional InformationBehavioural Competencies:
- Meeting Timescales
- Articulating Information
- Managing Tasks
- Interpreting Data
- Producing Output
Technical Competencies:
- Business Acumen (Audit)
- Leadership to Stakeholder Engagement
- Mind of Customer Experience
- Risk/ Reward Thinking
- Verbal Communication
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Skills Required
- First Degree in Business Commerce
- 1-2 years Business Support experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team to enable effective delivery
- 3-4 years experience using established networks inside and outside the organisation to deliver shared outcomes
- Experience integrating initiatives across projects and target audiences to exploit economies of scale and shared learning
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.
Standard Bank Group Insights
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.
