Job Description

Company DescriptionStandard 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.To manage a portfolio of counterparty credit risks associated with lending, trading, and investing activities, with the primary objective of assessing and managing risk within acceptable parameters.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsType of Qualification: DegreeField of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and AccountingOther Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Membership: CA (SA) or CFA would be advantageousExperience Required5-7 years experience and well developed knowledge of financial markets, global economy and appropriate regional geographies in which portfolio operates.5-7 years experience and good understanding of vanilla lending and derivative products and facilities that give rise to counterparty credit risks, including the documentation required/presented to manage that risk.5-7 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.Additional InformationBehavioural Competencies:

• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Making Decisions
• Upholding Standards

• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Risk Measurement
• Risk / Reward Thinking

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