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Standard Bank Group

Runs banking and financial services across Africa

Non-Financial Risk Head

Risk ManagementUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeAccra, GhanaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in any relevant field of study.
  • At least 10 years of experience in risk management, operational risk, compliance, internal audit, or enterprise risk within financial services.
  • Proven experience leading non-financial risk frameworks, governance, and control assurance.
  • A strong track record in risk oversight, regulatory engagement, and executive-level reporting.
  • Experience influencing Executive Committees, Board Committees, and senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building high-performing teams and embedding a strong risk culture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and deliver an integrated and independent Risk Management Function to enable the country to pursue growth opportunities while managing non-financial risks, balancing client and stakeholder interests, protecting enterprise safety and soundness, and maintaining ethical standards.
  • Provide assurance on the country's control and risk status.

Desired Qualifications

  • Banking experience and exposure to enterprise-wide risk management in a complex, regulated environment.

About the Company

Standard Bank Group

Runs banking and financial services across Africa

Standard Bank Group operates banking, insurance and investment businesses focused on Africa, serving individuals, families, businesses and institutional clients. Its services cover everyday accounts and payments, savings and lending, business finance, corporate transactions and investment banking. The group also manages insurance, asset management and wealth offerings that support clients through different financial needs and stages of life. Local banking operations connect with international centres and offshore hubs to support cross-border activity, trade and access to financial markets. Founded in 1862, the group is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
1862

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