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 assume the oversight of all Foreclosure, operational and compliance aspects of the Foreclosure portfolio. To assist to ensure that staff are competent and adequately trained and mentored and that the correct culture and leadership qualities are maintained. This includes the running of Foreclosure workshops internally. To optimally, effectively and efficiently
manage the Foreclosure portfolio, applying the Foreclosure process whilst at 
the same time maintaining the integrity and reputation of the Bank.
To ensure that all risks in the process are properly considered and reported 
upon.To ensure adherence to all policies and procedures relating to 
compliance, regulatory, operational, procedural, reputational and legal 
risks.To review, investigate report and escalate high risk defences and 
allegations.To take timeous action (within mandate) to protect the interests of the 
bank.To contribute to and support the strategic goals and vision of Credit 
Rehabilitation and Recoveries.To settle or restructure facilities (wherever possible) in consultation with operations, the debtor and the attorneys.To consult with counsel/witnesses and attend court and to testify (where required) any other action in order to facilitate the proving of the banks case.To consider, evaluate and approve/reject all settlement proposals 
(within mandate) and to refer to higher authority (where appropriate)

QualificationsCompleted MatricLegal degree required (LLB preferable) Admitted AttorneysAdmitted Conveyancer will be beneficial

Experience

5-7 years post qualification experience5-7 years personal experience in litigation (civil)3-5 years personal experience in Foreclosure litigation3-5 years personal experience in leading/ managing a team of staff (>10) with sound people practices3-5 years personal experience in operational management

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies

Articulating InformationChecking DetailsDocumenting FactsEstablishing RapportExamining Information

Technical Competencies

Contract ManagementFinancial Industry Regulatory FrameworkLegal Advisory & InterpretationLegal DraftingLegal Knowledge