Career Opportunities at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Facilitate all Compliance training for all staff within the BCC Tech Governance, Risk and Control Function to ensure compliance. Provide training and mentoring to analysts on screening techniques, internal systems, products and Sanctions policy and regulations.
• Lead and drive the sanctions screening framework and processes across the Country Technology and Operations Portfolio to ensure standardisation and identify operational efficiencies.
• Assume custodianship of a sustainable technology risk management capability, influencing, guiding, and putting in place BCC Technology minimum standards within the respective BU
• Provide strategic advice and subject matter expertise to business executives to embed enterprise risk management practices and foster and grow a risk management culture in the respective Technology Practices, Centers of Excellence, and portfolios within the BU.
• Direct and guide the reviews conducted by the various teams and provide assurance regarding the design and operating effectiveness of controls such as BCC Technology standards to address Technology risks within the BU.
• Implement directives and strategies in BU and provide assurance that these align with and adhere to the BCC Tech Risk Management Standard and Group Risk policies and frameworks.
• Lead the annual review and implementation of adherence to the BU to ensure alignment to the Group standards.
• Develop and review the Risk and Control Self Assessments, Key Risk Indicators and Monthly Risk Logs within the respective BU to ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of Group Non-Financial Risk Management policies and minimum requirements for BU.
• Monitor and enforce standards and controls in adherence to legislative requirements, policies and procedures within the BU to prevent losses and audit failures.
• Coordinate various forums and meetings related to Governance, Risk & Conduct activities, including risk analysis and development of business continuity plans, disaster recovery strategies, and processes and plans in support of the Portfolio Heads / CIOs to ensure adherence to legislation and regulatory requirements within BU.
• Analyse and identify any risks and provide advice to management, relevant committees and employees across BU. In order to effectively manage risk and compliance issues.
• Facilitate evaluation of all risk types and ensure appropriate responses aligned to the group policies and requirements for each of the risk types as prescribed by the risk type heads in order to safeguard the reputational risk of the Bank and ensure adherence to the minimum requirements.
• Lead the consistent and effective implementation of the Group's Risk Management framework, policies, procedures and minimum standards across the BU.
• Provide subject matter expertise to CIO, managers and staff to embed risk management practices, implement BU standards, and foster and grow a risk management culture in the respective BU.
• Actively drive effective risk management by engaging and influencing CIO, managers and staff to embrace a risk-aware culture and implement and adhere to the minimum standards.
• Applying, adhering to and contributing to the BU Governance standards to ensure consistency across the Group.
• Establish appropriate governing bodies, mandates, and any other requirements to ensure that the BU function is appropriately governed.
• Assume accountability to manage committee operations including scheduling, collation and distribution of committee papers and recording and distribution of minutes, actions, resolutions and decisions in order to ensure effective governance.
• Coordinate and lead regulatory engagements for the BU.
• Coordinate and lead contributions to country governing bodies outside of the BU.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications, certifications or professional memberships

• A post graduate degree in business commerce / risk management / legal qualification is a minimum requirement for this role.
• CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CA(SA) certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Experience Required

IT Planning & Control (Governance, Risk, Compliance & Reporting) - 8-10 years

• Proven experience in audit, assurance and risk management.  Experience in identifying, mitigating and tracking risks and country specific regulatory requirements, and findings recommendations reporting and assurance governance reporting. Experience in assessing and giving opinion on veracity of risk assessments and adherence to technology standards.

Operations Control - 8-10 years

• The role requires a seasoned individual with a thorough understanding of the regulatory environment as well as the basic principles and objectives of the Bank and the associated risks with specific focus on non-finacial risk, Basel II, Regulatory requirements, e.g. money laundering control (FICA, Code of Banking Practice, FAIS, etc.).  The role requires operational experience in foreign exchange and expertise of AML and Sanctions regulations.

Information Risk Management - 8-10 years 

• Proven experience in IT management activities including IT Portfolio delivery planning, investment control and risk identification and management, regulation of statutory reporting, monitoring and managing the required software and hardware licenses.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To manage major and/or strategic projects through the application of best practice project management skills, tools and techniques, whilst engaging with and leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions within the required parameters in terms of scope, cost and quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bcom Project Management
• First Degree: Business Commerce
• 8-10 Years Significant experience required in the end-to end management of large-scale strategic projects through the leadership and coordination of a large project team
• Build relationships with all business contributors to the projects to ensure that they buy in to the changes and that they are available to contribute expertise and work packages throughout the projects life-cycle
• Develop and manage relationships with other project managers in other functions to manage interdependencies between projects and between functional areas that need to deliver the different project components.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies

• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Managing Tasks

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To manage major and/or strategic projects through the application of best practice project management skills, tools and techniques, whilst engaging with and leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable business solutions within the required parameters in terms of scope, cost and quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bcom Project Management
• First Degree: Business Commerce
• 8-10 Years Significant experience required in the end-to end management of large-scale strategic projects through the leadership and coordination of a large project team
• Build relationships with all business contributors to the projects to ensure that they buy in to the changes and that they are available to contribute expertise and work packages throughout the projects life-cycle
• Develop and manage relationships with other project managers in other functions to manage interdependencies between projects and between functional areas that need to deliver the different project components.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies

• Directing People
• Documenting Facts
• Managing Tasks

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JOB DESCRIPTION

A Linux Cloud Systems Engineer is responsible for working in a Unix software environment. The responsibility of the individual is to manage the instances of the private and public cloud infrastructure services and the multiple cloud servers. The professional also leads, oversees and maintains, multiuser computing environment as per the requirements of the organization.  The Linux Cloud Systems Engineer will have to develop, configure, implement and manage the systems that comprise the underlying cloud platform.

QUALIFICATIONS

• First Degree in Information Technology, RHCSA Linux certification or equivalent, VMware NSX Certification, Azure or AWS Cloud Certification
• Relevant experience as a systems administrator in a systems operation’s role
• Extensive experience in Linux (RHEL and SUSE),  monitoring and auditing systems, experience with Satellite and Capsule, GPFS, Ansible and Terraform
• Knowledge of networking concepts such as DNS, TCP/IP and firewalls
• Capability to migrate on-premises workload to service providers

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural Competencies:

• Exploring Possibilities
• Developing Strategies
• Analysing Solutions
• Convincing People
• Articulating Information

Technical Competencies:

• Emerging technology monitoring
• Change management
• IT Strategy and Planning
• Internal and External IT Environment
• Stakeholder Management

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for leading and managing the resolution of complaints and the execution of root cause analysis in CHNW
• To create a consistent and predictable service recovery experience for CHNW to restore customer satisfaction, to retain customers and to minimise reputational and financial risk in matters of disputes that escalate internally, reach an external Ombud or the media at large
• To ensure that all customer complaints are understood and appropriately resolved according to the Complaints Management and Internal Dispute Resolution policy
• To ensure the upskilling of Voice and provincial areas on the Complaints Management and Internal Dispute Resolution processes and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

8-10 years experience

• Deep Knowledge  and understanding of Self –Service Banking and Financial Services industry
• Deep experience and  knowledge in key stakeholders / process owners support with a deep understanding of the bank’s products, processes, and systems – including branch and operations 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Analyses, interprets, reports, and disseminates pro-active business unit intervention to eradicate recurring service failures and complaints.
• Adherence to the CM standards and frameworks set by the FSCA
• Ensure that all customer complaints are understood and appropriately resolved according to the Complaints Management and Internal Dispute Resolution Processes ,procedures / protocols laid down by the various Ombudsman terms of reference and/or acts of legislation (NCA, FSCA,FICA, FAIS, COBP).
• Supports the drive of the people promise.
• Ensure complaints management systems conform to the agreed complaints management framework and minimum standards.
• Develops and enhances key operational service recovery functions (process, systems, QA, compliance) to support the CRC and business units to enable service recovery best practice.
• Engage with stakeholders for the continuous improvements of service breakdowns though regular meetings, root cause analysis and sharing of Management Information (MI).

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To apply computer science theories, principals to create, refactor moderate to complex programs/scripts, integration software services. To design complex specifications, code, test, debug, enhance programs within the Continuous delivery pipelines and provide support, maintenance of systems, programmes. To execute software developer responsibilities according to Engineer practice, standards, frameworks, roadmaps and the architects application standards. Participate in reviews of colleagues' work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc. In Information Technology

Experience

• 5 - 7 years in Engineering (includes Cloud and Resilience)
• 8-10 years proven experience in modern engineering practices i.e. dev ops, agile etc.
• Proven experience across multiple, broad IT Engineering disciplines, with demonstrated specialisation in at least one.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Providing Insights
• Developing Expertise
• Interpreting Data
• Challenging Ideas

Technology Competencies:

• Design Patterns and write codes
• Agile Development
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• DEVOPS
• Testing (unit, regression, integration)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Our ground-breaking Engineering team is playing one of the biggest roles in the future of our organisation. They’re the driving force behind our transformation to a digital platform-led organisation. 

Working in partnership with some of the biggest and best tech companies in the world, our trailblazing engineers are fast-tracking the build of our platform capabilities, as we move beyond financial services into exciting new digital ecosystems. 

And to do that, we are investing in the best imaginable engineering skills. We’re building a team of leading engineers who are passionate about innovation to enable the group’s platform and partner to drive value for our clients – this will enable the progress in Africa we all want to see.

There is high demand for Software Engineering skills in the market. This is a skill you want to have on your CV and the possibilities are endless. Skills you can learn include Database design and implementation; Introduction to Visual Basic .Net Programming; C# Programming; Introduction to Java Programming; Internet and Web Design; Information; Technology in E-Commerce; Applied Project Management in An Information Environment.

If you are passionate about Software Engineering and want to get hands on exposure with the guidance and coaching of our Software Engineering Tech Leads and obtain a National Certificate in System Development, then the Software Engineering Learnership Programme is the programme to join. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and equip you with future ready skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed Tertiary Qualification in any Technology related field (Degree or Diploma)
•  Java experience preferable but not essential
• Must be a South African Citizen
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 30
• Not be registered on any other learnership
• Not be studying at any other institution

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Start Date:                 1 April 2023
Duration:                    18 Months (Fixed Term Contract)
Learner Stipend:        R10000 per month plus Student Medical Aid

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you use Gmail, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Microsoft Office 365, LinkedIn and Netflix? Have you ever wondered how these online services are available globally with consistent user experience? Do you know how social media platforms and video streaming services are able to provide you with unlimited content all over the world?

The answer to the above is “Cloud computing”; services such as Netflix, Instagram and YouTube use cloud computing power and global infrastructure availability to provide seemingly unlimited content & services 24/7 globally. The biggest cloud computing service providers in the world include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Cloud computing is the delivery of on demand computing services over the internet to offer faster innovation, flexible resources and economies of scale.

Standard Bank has partnered with Amazon Web Services(AWS) and Microsoft Azure to be our cloud computing service providers. The cloud engineering team is responsible for building and managing the Standard Bank foundation platforms on AWS and Azure that will enable our future ready transformation and platform business model. We have multiple cloud capabilities which include: cloud platform engineering, cloud operations, cloud cost modelling & cost management, cloud integration & API enablement, employee experience using cloud services and cloud software & licensing management.

Cloud engineers are scarce skill globally right now and there is high demand for cloud engineering skills in the market. This is a skill you want to have on your CV and the possibilities are endless, skills you can learn include cloud infrastructure, cloud security, cloud data engineering and machine learning.

If you want to know more, to understand how you can become a cloud engineer and get hands on exposure to cloud engineering; then the Cloud Computing Internship Programme is the programme to join. We look forward to welcoming you to Standard Bank and equip you with future ready cloud skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed Tertiary Qualification in any Technology related field (Degree or Diploma)
• Java, Azure, AWS, experience preferable but not essential
• Must be a South African Citizen
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 30
• Not be registered on any other learnership
• Not be studying at any other institution

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Start Date:                 1 April 2023
Duration:                    18 Months (Fixed Term Contract)
Learner Stipend:        R10000 per month plus Student Medical Aid

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To identify opportunity for digitisation and implement best fit solutions for high priority problems in addition to, in combination with or as a replacement for traditional business process improvement to ensure realisation of the Banks digitisation strategy as well as identify revenue growth and revenue creation opportunities. Identify common problems across Cash Shared Services processes to support solutions research.

Review the landscape of internal digital solutions and evaluate the applicability of available digital solutions both inside and outside the Bank in order to contribute to business process improvement. Document comparable information about relevant digital solutions for effective decision-making. Develop evaluation criteria to be used in assessing digital solution selection for effective decision-making. Prepare and educate stakeholders on real world use cases to ensure appropriate problem identification for automation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Studies
 

Minimum Qualifications

• First Degree Information Studies/ Information Technology
• Other Minimum Qualifications, certifications or professional memberships
• Project Management (agile) certification would be a minimum requirement

Experience Required

8 years experience in Business Enablement & Support; Project Management implementation, governance and operational procedures within the organisation. AI, Cognitive Computing, Robotics & Innovation; Operations and/or technical product knowledge experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural Competencies

• Examining Information
• Inviting Feedback
• Generating Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies

• Benefits Management
• Business Process Design/Improvement
• Emerging Technology Monitoring
• Knowledge of Banking & Financial Service
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Businesses are the lifeblood of the South African economy; they fuel growth by creating employment and driving innovation to address social and economic challenges. Standard Bank Commercial Banking is responsible for supporting the development and growth of businesses, servicing the large unlisted corporates.  These clients are nimble and entrepreneurial in nature, and we aim to support them in their activities.  This is done using a combination of our solutions and service models, that help businesses to succeed. “South Africa banks on business. Business banks on us”.

We’re looking for driven, passionate, and agile individuals that are excited to be involved in the financing of commercial property.  Through a deep understanding of the businesses we serve and their aspirations, our Client Coverage teams often identify CPF opportunities.  Our Commercial Banking CPF team supports the Client Coverage teams, to ensure we create value for our clients and delivering on their strategic objectives.

This role is ultimately to help the Client Coverage teams support a client which is looking to finance a property either for own use or for investment purposes.  The candidate is to be based in Johannesburg and may require travel throughout South Africa.  Ultimately this should be a great introduction to a practical understanding the risks, collateral management, legal requirements and sales of commercial propoerty.

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate (completed) and Post Graduate qualifications in:

• Business Science
• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills the candidate will be exposed to during the 18 month rotation are:

• CPF Sales,
• credit applications,
• yearly property reviews,
• valuations,
• property legal and
• loan operational process. 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Businesses are the lifeblood of the South African economy; they fuel growth by creating employment and driving innovation to address social and economic challenges. Standard Bank Commercial Banking is responsible for supporting the development and growth of businesses, servicing the large unlisted corporates.  These clients are nimble and entrepreneurial in nature, and we aim to support them in their activities.  This is done using a combination of our solutions and service models, that help businesses to succeed. “South Africa banks on business. Business banks on us”.

We’re looking for driven, passionate, and agile individuals that are excited to be in a team that partners businesses for growth (specifically for the large entrepreneurial clients we service). Through a deep understanding of the businesses we serve and their aspirations, our Client Coverage teams help our clients navigate the Standard Bank group and our strategic partners to solution for their needs.  With the ultimate aim of creating value for our clients and delivering on their strategic objectives.

This role is ultimately to help the Client Coverage teams support a client, which has to be done within the applicable rules\legislation.  Being a regulated financial institution, the business support role is ultimately responsible for ensuring that we adhere to these diverse business and legislative set of rules or processes.  To ensure that this is done, the successful individuals will be exposed to a diverse set of expertise, client service requirements and process management over the 18 month rotation period.  This  should be a great start to gain a diversified understanding of what happens in a financial institution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate (completed) and Post Graduate qualifications in:

• Business Science
• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Management
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills the candidate will be exposed to during the rotation over the 18 months are:

• Credit risk analysis,
• Process change management,
• Compliance/regulatory (all non financial risks),
• Data analysis and use,
• Transactional banking products, and
• Trade products.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform deep specialist analysis, develop intelligence and report robust insights in order to influence the strategic objectives of the Standard Bank Group and enable executive decision-making. Act as the subject matter expert to collect data from various sources in order to perform analysis utilising various visualisation and business intelligence tools to provide a clear understanding and insights.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree - Business Commerce 
• Post Graduate Degree - Mathematical Sciences

Experience:

• 5-7 years
• Experience with regards to reporting, accounting, statistical analysis would be required.
• Specialist experience in applying statistical methodology to complex data.
• Experience with regards to banking research would be a specific requirement.
• Experience in using statistics to make forecasts and to provide projected figures to senior leaders within a financial services organization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies:

• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Managing Promotional Items
• Statistical & Mathematical Analysis
• Conducting Research
• Data Analysis
• Financial Analysis

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To ensure that all queries/problems received are resolved efficiently within laid-down time frames as per service level agreements. Understand the risks associated with dealing with customer queries and dissemination of confidential information. To deliver unparallel customer service to all customers, both internal and external within laid down guidelines and ensuring legislative compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

1-2 years of experience

Minimum NQF level 5 FAIS Qualification

• A Sound knowledge of Standard Bank IPC policies, processes, procedures and technology
• In depth understanding of the Code of Banking Practice
• Knowledge of legislation as it relates to function i.e. NCA, FAIS, FICA
• Understanding of a full range of products
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to identify, build and nurture key relationships

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Continuous review of the escalation process to ensure optimization of turnaround time and
• Risk management
• Apply business procedures to all query types and ensure that procedures are followed
• Evaluation of MIS in identifying enhancements to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the
• Complaint and Query Management Process Support management team to constantly
• improve processes and work environment with innovative idea
• To be a team player and to contribute to the overall success of the team
• Build collaborative and cohesive relationships with all stakeholders that has a direct influence
• on the success of our business
• Adherence to operational compliance and internal regulations as appropriate to the team,
• department and division

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To scope, plan, design and deliver complex end to end solutions against required standards and timelines. To direct, guide and oversee technical solutions delivery, interpreting business requirements, defining technical tasks, engineer quality software, end to end testing and troubleshooting technical questions, software and database issues. To lead, manage and mentor Software-; Quality Engineers across identified delivery teams to build and improve Engineering capability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology
• 8-10 Years' broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions
• 5-7 Years' proven ability to work effectively as both a team leader and as a member of a small team of technical staff working in an agile development environment. 
• 1-2 Years' experience as a manager running a portfolio of 10+ technical experts

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural Competencies:

• Exploring Possibilities
• Developing Strategies
• Developing Expertise
• Examining Information
• Challenging Ideas

Technical Competencies:

• Refactoring
• IT Knowledge
• IT Applications
• Agile Development
• IT Design Driven Development

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To apply computer science theories, principals to create, refactor moderate to complex programs/scripts, integration software services related to BPM. To design complex specifications, code, test, debug, enhance programs within the Continuous delivery pipelines and provide support, maintenance of systems, programmes. To execute software developer responsibilities according to Engineer practice, standards, frameworks, roadmaps and the architects application standards. Participate in reviews of colleagues' work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Information Technology

Experience Required

• 5-7 years - Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
• 8-10 years - Proven experience in modern engineering practices i.e. dev ops, agile etc., Proven experience across multiple, broad IT Engineering disciplines, with demonstrated specialisation in at least one. Experience within the required scope of expertise

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural Competencies:

• Taking action
• Team working
• Developing strategies
• Embracing chage

Technical Competencies:

• Agile development
• Application knowledge for support
• Design patterns
• IT Knowledge

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JOB DESCRIPTION

To apply computer science theories, principals to create, refactor moderate to complex programs/scripts, integration software services. To design complex specifications, code, test, debug, enhance programs within the Continuous delivery pipelines and provide support, maintenance of systems, programmes. To execute software developer responsibilities according to Engineer practice, standards, frameworks, roadmaps and the architects application standards. Participate in reviews of colleagues' work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology as well as Certificate in a programming language or cloud computing
• Java, .Net, Oracle, Linux, MQ experience
• 5-7 years broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions
• 8-10 years proven experience in modern engineering practices such as DevOps and Agile
• Payments experience would be an advantage

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural Competencies:

• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Development
• Application Support
• Design Patterns
• DEVOPS
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)