Company Description

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services   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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, Mauritius and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE:

This role is not open to relocation.  Only candidates who have residency and right to work in the Isle of Man can be considered.This role is a 3-month Fixed Term Contract

To ensure that the International Wealth and Investment business units operate within all regulations through stringent monitoring and control processes thereby delivering a robust first line of defence. To manage and control risk exposure arising within Banking principally from Operational and Anti-Money Laundering risks in line with procedures and processes that exist to minimise the risk to the bank.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification: 

Diploma in Risk ManagementPrefer First Degree in Corporate Governance / Risk Management

Experience Required :

5 - 7 years experience in Business Control Unit OffshoreAn appropriate diploma in compliance, governance and risk related fields. A thorough understanding of Financial Services regulations and associated risks as well as experience in developing and implementing plans for the mitigation thereof.

Key Outputs :

Act as the first point of escalation for more complex matters, raised by junior employees, to ensure that the issues are managed and resolved efficiently and effectivelyComplete the Risk and Control Self-Assessment for Corporate and Business Banking and International Wealth and Investments (IWI) processesDeliver timely advise to the team on compliance and regulatory issues, liaise with Compliance, Operational Risk and Senior management with regards to these issuesFacilitate a monthly meeting with Operational Risk and IPB and Business BCU representativesImplement effective risk assurance programs across front office segments (Corporate and Business Banking, and International Wealth and Investments)

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Challenging IdeasDeveloping StrategiesDocumenting FactsEstablishing RapportExploring PossibilitiesImpressing PeopleManaging TasksProviding InsightsSeizing OpportunitiesShowing ComposureTaking ActionUnderstanding People

Technical Competencies:

Banking Process & ProceduresClient ServicingFraud Detection and ManagementQuery ResolutionRisk Awareness

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