Standard Bank Group

Governance & Risk Specialist

Standard Bank Group · Johannesburg, GP, South Africa
Johannesburg, GP, South Africa Contract Closed
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Type
Contract
Experience
3-5 yr

To serve as a dedicated Governance and Control Specialist for RES across all Risk Types, providing hands-on support to the RES Exco and Business Heads (e.g., Commercial, Physical Security) for timely and accurate completion of Risk and Governance requirements. This role acts as a specialised bridge between central Risk functions and RES operations, facilitating actions to mitigate functional risk and aligning practices with the 1st Line Business Risk and Governance Execution team within RES.

  • First Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Property Studies, Architecture, Facilities Management, Risk Management, Legal Studies or a related discipline.

Experience Required:

  • 5 to 7 years' experience within a risk, governance, compliance, or control environment related to:
  • Real Estate
  • Facilities Management
  • Corporate Services
  • Property Operations
  • Strong knowledge of commercial building regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience in governance frameworks, compliance assurance, and risk management.
  • Exposure to business resilience, third-party risk management, and data protection practices will be advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Articulating Information
  • Checking Things
  • Developing Expertise
  • Documenting Facts
  • Following Procedures
  • Interacting with People
  • Interpreting Data
  • Managing Tasks
  • Meeting Timescales
  • Providing Insights
  • Team Working
  • Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

  • Audit Methodology
  • Audit Report Writing
  • Business Acumen (Audit)
  • Compliance
  • Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
  • Quality Management
  • Query Resolution
  • Real Estate Management
  • Risk Awareness
  • Risk Identification
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Measurement
  • Risk Reporting
  • Risk Response Strategy
  • Risk/ Reward Thinking
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Verbal Communication

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.

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