Stanbic IBTC Bank is a leading African banking group focused on emerging markets globally. It has been a mainstay of South Africa’s financial system for 150 years, and now spans 16 countries across the African continent.

Standard Bank is a firm believer in technical innovation, to help us guarantee exceptional client service and leading edge financial solutions. Our growing global success reflects our commitment to the latest solutions, the best people, and a uniquely flexible and vibrant working culture. To help us drive our success into the future, we are looking for resourceful individuals to join our dedicated team at our offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Officer, Market Risk

Job ID: 80418332_80413381
Location: Olakunle Bakare Close, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Business Segment: Insurance & Asset Management

The Officer, Market and Credit Risk Unit ensures that investment risks affecting the funds under management and Company portfolio are properly identified, assessed and reported.

• The Officer will support the Head Market and Credit Risk to ensure that the organisation accomplishes its objectives through continuous improvement in risk identification, assessment, managing, monitoring and reporting.
• He/she is expected to promptly identify and report risk matrices that are relevant to monitoring the level of risk taken within the portfolios and compare those risks to the pre-defined Risk tolerance threshold of the Company.

Qualifications

• First Degree Field of Study – Economics, Finance, Accounting
• Minimum of First Degree or its equivalent in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or any other related field.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years post qualification experience with at least 2 years spent in the Financial Sector.
• Displayed ability at managing Investment Risk and understanding of Investment Processes.
• A good understanding of investment processes is important as well as investment products and their characteristics.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Upholding Standards
• Developing Strategies
• Providing Insights
• Following Procedures
• Establishing Rapport

Technical Competencies:

• Risk Analysis – Risk Measurement
• Risk Strategy – Risk Response Strategy
• Risk Management – Risk Management
• Risk Management – Compliance
• Risk Management – Economic Capital management