Head, Credit Risk Assurance

<h3>Company Description</h3>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.<h3>Job Description</h3><p>To develop, direct and lead all Risk Assurance engagement within the global CIB Risk function. To support the Risk heads in respect of independent oversight, qualitative assurance, and reporting to Risk Management to CIB Risk Management Committees and Senior executives. In discharging this assurance function, CRA places high priority on providing expert, meaningful insight, recommendations and developing solutions with the  BUs, legal entities and associated stakeholder. The modernization of the Risk Assurance function leveraging the Risk App Store and digital tool technologies embedded in the business. Develop the function away from historic sample-based periodic reviews to continuous population testing focussed on digital solutions for improved risk control environment.<br/> </p><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree</li><li>Field of Study: Business Commerce/Risk Management </li><li>Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: SAICA, IASSA, or other banking and related professional bodies.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li><p>8-10 years Deep experience in risk analysis, management and decision-making. Must have a total minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience, out of which at least 8 must have been in the banking industry. Evidence of experience and leadership in at least three (3) major areas of banking operations. Senior Management/executive experience for at least 3 years.</p></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>Behavioural Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Challenging Ideas</li><li>Convincing People</li><li>Developing Expertise</li><li>Developing Strategies</li><li>Directing People</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic Planning and Reporting</li><li>Strategy Definition</li><li>Financial Acumen</li><li>Promote Good Governance, Risk and Control</li></ul>