Head, Risk

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, Mauritius and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This role is not open to relocation.  Only candidates who have residency and right to work in Jersey can be considered.
• This role is a Fixed Term Contract

To lead, manage and deliver an integrated and independent Risk Management Function within the legal entities. Ensure that all risk types are managed, the operating model has been implemented and balancing the interests of clients and other stakeholders, while protecting the safety and soundness of the entity, while ensuring the ethical standards are adhered to and maintained within the legal entities.

Minimum Qualification: 

• Required First Degree in Business Commerce, Generic Management, Banking, Risk Management
• Preferred Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce, Generic Management, Banking, Risk Management
• Preferred Masters Degree in Risk Management

Experience Required :

• More than 10 years experience
• This role requires a leader seasoned and expert in Risk Management with profound knowledge in the full dimensions of the field. Regulatory environment savvy, a proven track record in large scale and high-level leadership and capable of influencing seasoned leaders in their own right as well as employees. As an influential leader has the capacity to navigate through the landscape of relevant decision makers in industry.

Key Outputs :

• Ensure the implementation of the Risk Management Framework (including the risk culture) in the legal entities to ensure all relevant risk types, including emerging risks, are identified, assessed  and measured, managed and reported to the country leadership team, as well as appropriate Risk and Board oversight committees.
• Adopt a Combined Assurance approach in line with the Group Risk Assurance Operating Standard
• Embed the use of stress testing results to benefit risk management and decision-making at various levels in the organisation.
• Lead and drive the adoption of risk management policies and procedures, meeting the requirements of the legal entities and aligned to those of the SBG.
• Implement the operating model capabilities, policies, processes, standards, regulations, core  technologies / digital platforms, functional structures, supporting standard job descriptions and skill  requirements for the legal entities.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards
• Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Financial Acumen
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Fraud Detection and Management
• Information Security Management
• Risk Acceptance
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Risk Measurement
• Risk Reporting
• Risk Response Strategy
• Risk/ Reward Thinking

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