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Job Description

• Lead Technical, Retail, and Expense Modelling,develop, maintain, and implement market-leading pricing models to ensure competitive and profitable offerings.
• Drive Innovation in Products and Models,support the design and development of new and innovative products, pricing strategies, and modelling techniques.
• Establish Monitoring Framework,assist in setting up robust monitoring frameworks to track performance, profitability, and compliance with pricing objectives.
• Policy Administration System (PAS),take ownership of PAS pricing requirements, ensuring accurate and timely implementation aligned with business needs.
• Support Management in Achieving Objectives,collaborate with leadership to ensure profitability targets and strategic objectives are consistently met

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: 

• 3 year BSc, 4 year B BusSc or BCom with actuarial majors
• Honours is an advantage
• Member of Actuarial Society of South Africa /Member of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. 
• At least 6 exemptions / actuarial exam passes 

Experience Required

• 4-7 years of short-term pricing experience.
• Experience with data is preferred.
• Experience in short term insurance pricing.
• Experience in system (PAS, rating engine or claims) implementation.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of short-term insurance pricing techniques.
• Understanding of short-term insurance products and business principles. 
• Understanding of balance sheet and Income statement.
• Knowledge of actuarial processes and control cycle 
• Knowledge of the product development process.
• Understanding of how the FSCA operates.
• Understanding of the economic environment’s impact on short term insurance industry.
• Knowledge of South African insurance regulation.
• Knowledge of system implementation.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Able to multi-task.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills - written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Disciplined and have high level of integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
• Self-motivated.
• Pro-active
• Results driven.
• Collaborator

Technical Competencies:

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) 
• Specialist actuarial software package skills
• ­SAS statistical package (preferred), Emblem, Radar, Earnix.
• Analytical skills

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Job Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Specialist, Derivatives Clearing to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa.
• In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimising our derivatives clearing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigating risks associated with derivative transactions.
• Execute and monitor daily clearing and settlement processes for various derivative products
• Analyse and resolve clearing-related issues, ensuring timely and accurate settlement
• Perform risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies for derivative positions
• Liaise with clearing houses, counterparties, and internal stakeholders to manage clearing relationships
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank)
• Develop and maintain documentation for clearing processes and procedures
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of clearing systems and workflows
• Prepare and analyse reports on clearing activities, risk exposures, and performance metrics
• Stay abreast of market trends and regulatory changes affecting derivatives clearing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in derivatives clearing or a similar role within financial services
• In-depth knowledge of derivatives markets, clearing processes, and settlement procedures
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and practices in derivatives trading
• Proficiency in using clearing house platforms and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience with various types of derivative products (e.g., futures, options, swaps)
• Thorough understanding of financial regulations related to derivatives clearing
• Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM are desirable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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Job Description

• To drive the strategic financial planning process for the Standard Bank Group and implement the financial plan / framework to enable the SBG to achieve its strategic plan and objectives over the respective time horizons.
• Leverage past and present financial data to analyse current financial plans and movements, as well as using past data to predict future financial outcomes for the Group.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
• Field of Study: Finance and Accounting
• Licenses & Certifications: Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager Certification

Experience Required

Financial Insights & Analytics

• Finance & Value Management
• More than 10 years
• The role requires an incumbent with a good understanding of the end-to-end Financial Value Chain. The ability to provide subject matter expertise to stakeholders across the entire organisation.
• Leverage past and present financial data to analyse current financial plans and movements, as well as using past data to predict future financial outcomes for the Group.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Following Procedures
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Automation Acumen
• Automation Enablement
• Continuous Improvement
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Acumen
• Financial and Accounting Control
• Financial Management (Financial)
• Financial Planning
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Process Management

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Job Description

• To manage and develop all branch resources including people, processes and systems to deliver a sustainable and profitable branch/point of representation (PORs) income statement and balance sheet, while embedding a strong, disciplined and client-focused culture aligned to the local catchment strategy. Specific responsibilities include:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise branch performance by managing revenue, costs, balance sheet growth and client profitability within defined pricing, risk and governance parameters.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing team through effective workforce planning, coaching, performance management, capability building and employee engagement across the full employee lifecycle.
• Drive a distinctive client experience by implementing client strategies, enabling cross-selling, migrating clients to appropriate channels and ensuring consistent delivery of what matters most to clients.
• Ensure robust risk, compliance and operational control by identifying, monitoring and mitigating operational, regulatory and conduct risks, and maintaining full adherence to legislative, audit and internal control requirements.
• Embed operational excellence and change adoption by improving processes, resolving system issues, enabling accurate management information and acting as the interface between branch teams and change initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (FAIS aligned NQF7 qualification or higher) in Commerce, Finance, Business Management, Economics or a related commercial discipline.
• Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Representative status is required
• Regulatory Examinations Level 1 and Level 5 are preferred if not already held.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 8 to 10 years’ experience within a retail or personal banking environment, including proven experience in branch or sales and service leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a branch income statement and balance sheet, driving sales performance, client growth and operational delivery.
• Experience leading teams of managers and frontline staff, with accountability for performance, conduct, development and engagement.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches & Exploring Possibilities
• Challenging & Generating Ideas
• Articulating Information & Providing Insights
• Following Procedures & Showing Composure
• Convincing & Understanding People
• Producing Output & Making Decisions

Technical Competencies:

• Application & Submission Verification (Consumer Banking)
• Banking Process & Procedures
• Client Acceptance & Review
• Client Knowledge
• Processing
• Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)