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 DescriptionTo manage a portfolio of Counterparty Credit Risks associated with lending, trading and investing activities with a particular focus on Oil & Gas. This includes assessing and managing risk across the value chain, from vanilla lending to complex structures and transactions. The role is based in London, and the successful incumbent must have the legal right to work in the UK.
QualificationsType of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce
Experience Required
4-7 years experience and well developed knowledge of financial markets, the global economy and appropriate regional geographies in which the portfolio operates.
4-7 years experience and good understanding of vanilla lending, structured and derivative products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risks, including the documentation required/presented to manage that risk.
4-7 years experience and thorough conceptual and practical knowledge of credit procedures, policies and standards, as well as a thorough understanding of products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risk. Understanding of Basel and broader regulatory and compliance requirements.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Checking Things
- Conveying Self-Confidence
- Directing People
- Establishing Rapport
- Examining Information
- Exploring Possibilities
- Interacting with People
- Making Decisions
- Managing Tasks
- Meeting Timescales
- Team Working
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
- Risk Identification
- Risk Management
- Risk Measurement
- Risk/ Reward Thinking
Skills Required
- First degree in Business Commerce
- 4-7 years of experience with well-developed knowledge of financial markets, the global economy, and relevant regional geographies
- 4-7 years of experience and understanding of vanilla lending, structured and derivative products, counterparty credit risk facilities, and related documentation
- 4-7 years of experience with credit procedures, policies, standards, and products creating counterparty credit risk
- Understanding of Basel and broader regulatory and compliance requirements
- Legal right to work in the UK
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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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