Senior Specialist, Third Party Risk

Company Description

Standard 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.

Job Description

To lead, manage and deliver an integrated end-to-end Third Party Risk management Framework, policies, standards, templates & tools, across the Standard Bank Group to ensure alignment to leading practices and adhere to all relevant Standard Bank policies & regulatory requirements. To provide industry expertise and subject matter expertise relating to Third Party Risk management practices to achieve a standardised approach to proactively managing third party risk across the Standard Bank Group.

Qualifications

• Degree in Legal or Commerce Degree 
• Certified Third-Party Risk Professional
• Preferred: Post Graduate Degree in Risk Management 
• Preferred: MBA or Masters Degree in Risk Management

Experience Required:

• 8-10 years Deep specialist experience in risk management is essential,
• Expertise in determining risk appetite for the Bank and provide specialist advice to senior and executive leaders across the financial services organisation.
• 5-7 years proven track record in management of supplier or third party risk.
• 1-2 years AI and Automation fluency- leveraging AI tools and APIs to automate and streamline processes.
• Knowledge and experience in third party risk platforms as well as exposure to Artificial Intelligence incorporated in the risk management.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (Audit)
• Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Risk Reporting