Vacancies at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• To work with business stakeholders to identify and deliver on new AI initiatives. To apply deep domain expertise to shape/influence the AI-thinking in the organisation through thought leadership; enabling the successful adoption and acceleration of AI and ML across Standard Bank Group (SBG), ensuring the needs of stakeholders are correctly understood and addressed.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
• Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

• Software Engineering
• Technology
• 5-7 years
• Experience in the AI and ML area.

AI Portfolio Delivery & Architecture

• Own end-to-end technical delivery of all priority AI initiatives -Project Aqua (Call AI), SALT Fraud Detection, Email Triage Agent and Hyper-personalisation -ensuring quality, velocity and governance standards are met.
• Define and own the SBIB AI reference architecture across AWS (Bedrock, Lambda, S3), Azure (OpenAI, AI Foundry, Document Intelligence, AI Search) and Power Platform.
• Drive productionfrom PoC through to monitored, governed production with CI/CD pipelines, model cards, drift monitoring and release management.
• Ensure all solutions meet AITC, MAC and Responsible AI requirements and maintain a live solution architecture register.

Platform, Cloud & Data

• Establish and maintain a shared AI sandbox environment, define the AWS-to-Power Platform interoperability pattern, and manage ADLS, vector stores and embedding pipelines.
• Architect the managed data tier to replace SharePoint as the AI storage layer, enabling retrieval-augmented generation, pipeline monitoring and self-service data consumption.

Process Analyst Capability Uplift -AI Engineering Transition

• Design and execute the structured AI upskilling programme for the three process analysts transitioning into AI engineering roles, covering AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, Power Platform AI Builder, cloud-native patterns and live delivery pairing.
• Define individual learning pathways, assess competency progress and produce a team competency roadmap with milestone gates tied to the 18–24 month delivery plan.

Governance, Standards & Coaching

• Establish AI engineering standards: coding standards, testing protocols, model evaluation frameworks and deployment checklists across the function.
• Coach junior AI engineers and transitioning process analysts; contribute to the SBIB AI CoP and Group-wide reuse initiatives.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Data Analysis
• Emerging Technology Monitoring
• IT Design Driven Development
• Knowledge of Banking & Financial Service
• Systems Design
• Trouble Shooting
• Use of Libraries and Frameworks

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Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced, client-focused sales consultant with a proven sales track record to join our branch banking environment as a Universal Banker.
• This role is suited to a confident frontline banking professional who can engage clients, identify needs, provide appropriate banking solutions and contribute to sustainable sales growth while delivering excellent client service and meeting all risk, compliance and FAIS requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage clients across branch and related banking channels to understand their needs, resolve queries and provide appropriate banking solutions in line with service, product and legislative requirements.
• Identify sales and demand generation opportunities through client conversations, promote relevant banking products and channels, and contribute to branch sales and growth objectives.
• Open, amend, transfer and close client accounts in line with laid-down procedures, risk controls, KYC, POPIA and FAIS requirements.
• Assess client needs by reviewing account conduct, income and expenditure, scorecards and supporting information to provide informed recommendations and appropriate solutions.
• Educate clients on banking processes, digital functionality, self-service channels, product features and their rights and obligations in line with the Code of Banking Practice.
• Maintain accurate records, update required management information, adhere to team ways of work and contribute to a high-performing branch environment.

Qualifications

• National Certificate or equivalent NQF 5 FAIS-aligned qualification in a field related to banking, financial services, commerce, sales, client service or a related discipline.
• The candidate must meet FAIS Fit and Proper requirements.

Minimum Experience:

• 3 to 4 years’ experience in a branch banking, financial services, contact centre sales or client-facing sales environment.
• Proven sales track record with experience identifying client needs, promoting solutions, cross-selling and achieving sales or growth targets.
• Strong understanding of banking products, client servicing, account opening, application processing and customer acceptance requirements.
• Experience working in a regulated environment where adherence to risk, compliance, KYC, POPIA and FAIS requirements is critical.
• Confident client engagement capability with the ability to build rapport, ask the right questions, handle pressure and provide practical solutions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things, Examining Information and Following Procedures
• Convincing People, Impressing People and Seizing Opportunities
• Establishing Rapport, Interacting with People and Inviting Feedback
• Developing Expertise, Developing Strategies and Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas, Taking Action, Pursuing Goals and Meeting Timescales
• Embracing Change, Showing Composure, Team Working and Thinking Positively

Technical Competencies:

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

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Job Description

• To acquire, service and retain clients within the Prestige Banking segment by delivering exceptional relationship management, conducting structured needs analyses and deepening product uptake across lending, transactional and digital banking.
• The role focuses on proactive portfolio growth, quality client engagement, and the identification of wealth, investment and fiduciary opportunities through collaboration with specialist teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow an assigned Prestige client portfolio through proactive engagement, needs‑based conversations and consistent relationship building
• Deepen client banking relationships by identifying opportunities across transactional, lending, digital and rewards solutions
• Identify wealth, investment, fiduciary and estate planning needs and refer clients to Financial Planners, Investment Consultants and specialist teams
• Conduct structured client reviews to understand financial goals and recommend appropriate banking solutions
• Action client service requests efficiently across digital, voice and branch channels, ensuring fast turnaround and a seamless client experience
• Uphold governance and compliance standards by completing all AML, KYC, due diligence, arrears management and regulatory requirements on time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Banking, Finance or related field or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) FAIS-recognised qualification
• Valid driver’s licence and mobility to travel to client sites

Experience Required:

• 2 years total banking experience, with 1 to 2 years FAIS-related experience in a physical, virtual or voice branch environment
• Proven experience in relationship banking, managing a personal, prestige or affluent client portfolio
• Exposure to wealth management, investment consulting, or financial planning referral environments
• Demonstrated ability to grow a portfolio, drive product entrenchment (lending, transactional and digital) and retain clients
• Experience working across multi-channel environments to action client requests, manage credit applications and resolve service gaps

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise

Technical Competencies:

• Banking Process & Procedures
• Client Knowledge
• Client Retention & Client Servicing
• Customer Understanding ( Consumer Banking)
• Risk Awareness & Risk Identification

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Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced, client-focused sales consultant with a proven sales track record to join our branch banking environment as a Universal Banker.
• This role is suited to a confident frontline banking professional who can engage clients, identify needs, provide appropriate banking solutions and contribute to sustainable sales growth while delivering excellent client service and meeting all risk, compliance and FAIS requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage clients across branch and related banking channels to understand their needs, resolve queries and provide appropriate banking solutions in line with service, product and legislative requirements.
• Identify sales and demand generation opportunities through client conversations, promote relevant banking products and channels, and contribute to branch sales and growth objectives.
• Open, amend, transfer and close client accounts in line with laid-down procedures, risk controls, KYC, POPIA and FAIS requirements.
• Assess client needs by reviewing account conduct, income and expenditure, scorecards and supporting information to provide informed recommendations and appropriate solutions.
• Educate clients on banking processes, digital functionality, self-service channels, product features and their rights and obligations in line with the Code of Banking Practice.
• Maintain accurate records, update required management information, adhere to team ways of work and contribute to a high-performing branch environment.

Qualifications

• National Certificate or equivalent NQF 5 FAIS-aligned qualification in a field related to banking, financial services, commerce, sales, client service or a related discipline.
• The candidate must meet FAIS Fit and Proper requirements.

Minimum Experience:

• 3 to 4 years’ experience in a branch banking, financial services, contact centre sales or client-facing sales environment.
• Proven sales track record with experience identifying client needs, promoting solutions, cross-selling and achieving sales or growth targets.
• Strong understanding of banking products, client servicing, account opening, application processing and customer acceptance requirements.
• Experience working in a regulated environment where adherence to risk, compliance, KYC, POPIA and FAIS requirements is critical.
• Confident client engagement capability with the ability to build rapport, ask the right questions, handle pressure and provide practical solutions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things, Examining Information and Following Procedures
• Convincing People, Impressing People and Seizing Opportunities
• Establishing Rapport, Interacting with People and Inviting Feedback
• Developing Expertise, Developing Strategies and Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas, Taking Action, Pursuing Goals and Meeting Timescales
• Embracing Change, Showing Composure, Team Working and Thinking Positively

Technical Competencies:

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

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Job Description

• To actively manage, grow and execute Global Markets opportunities for Global Multinational Corporation (GMNC) clients headquartered or operating in the US, UK and Europe.
• The role is responsible for originating and executing Global Markets opportunities, building trusted client relationships, providing market insights and solutions, and driving revenue growth across an assigned client portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Client Sales & Business Development: Proactively engage GMNC clients, identify treasury and risk management needs, originate opportunities, and drive revenue growth across Global Markets products.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and deepen relationships with treasury, finance and risk stakeholders while partnering with Coverage teams to deliver a coordinated client experience.
• Market Intelligence & Advisory: Provide market insights, economic trends and risk management ideas.
• Product Promotion & Solutioning: Collaborate with Trading and Structuring teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Pipeline & Revenue Management: Maintain an active opportunity pipeline and convert opportunities into revenue.
• Deal Execution & Client Delivery: Coordinate pricing, onboarding, transaction execution and post-trade activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with key product, coverage and support teams.
• Risk, Conduct & Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and conduct standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Commerce, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Risk Management or related field.
• Postgraduate qualifications and relevant market certifications advantageous.

Experience Required

• 5–7 years' experience in Global Markets sales, client execution, treasury coverage or financial markets.
• Experience engaging multinational corporate clients and treasury teams.
• Knowledge of FX, rates, liquidity solutions, hedging and structured products.
• Experience managing pipelines, revenue growth and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Seizing Opportunities
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Customer Understanding
• Client Retention
• International & Local Market Knowledge
• Market Analysis
• Product Knowledge
• Trade Execution
• Pipeline & Opportunity Management
• Business Acumen
• Risk & Conduct Management

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Job Description

• The Film & Video Producer is responsible for the end-to-end creation of film and video content for Standard Bank, transforming business objectives into compelling visual stories through concept development, filming, editing and production management, while overseeing the effective operation of the StudioBlue production facility and its associated resources.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Design Studies with 7+ years’ experience spearheading creation and delivery of cross-platform multimedia (video, animation, digital) and driving creative storytelling.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end multimedia strategy and execution, owning complex projects from concept development, scripting and storyboarding through filming, post-production (colour grading, audio enhancement and motion graphics), and final multi-channel delivery
• Strong video production expertise managing the full shoot lifecycle, including concept development, studio bookings and scheduling, on-location and studio production, directing talent and interview subjects, equipment management, editing, and final delivery. Experience maintaining studio standards, processes and governance while coordinating vendors, stakeholders, and production logistics.
• Agency/studio background with solid project management skills; manages timelines, budgets, and multiple shoots while shaping stakeholder direction and presenting concepts.
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading projects and teams, mentoring junior designers, and driving innovation, out-of-the-box thinking, and high-impact creative delivery.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things
• Establishing Rapport
• Generating Ideas
• Producing Output
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Analysing and Interpreting Information
• Brand Architecture and DNA
• Brand Management
• Client Journeys and Personas
• Client Value Propositions
• Developing an Effective Media Mix
• Digital Media and Advertising