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 shape the climate risk management framework, policies and minimum standards for the Standard Bank Group in order to influence decisions pertaining to reducing carbon emissions in line with net zero targets, providing better sustainability reporting and transparency, and adapting to unavoidable climatic risks. Provide subject matter expertise in quantifying, reporting and managing the BU portfolio climate risk profile.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Quantitative Studies

Experience Required
At least 8 years experience in quantitative model development. Proven track record of being a specialist in the field and providing expert advice and guidance to senior leaders would be required.

At least 8 years experience and deep expertise in key financial risk type such as Credit or Market risk, with an excellent understanding of key risk management tools and measurement techniques as well as portfolio stress testing, scenario analysis, regulatory frameworks and model development and validation.

At least 2 years experience in the integration and quantification of ESG risks.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Documenting FactsAdopting Practical ApproachesFollowing ProceduresInterpreting DataMaking Decisions

Technical Competencies:

Financial AcumenRisk ManagementRisk MeasurementRisk Response StrategyStakeholder Management