Standard Bank Group

Officer, Compliance (non-permanent, 12-month Term Contract)

Posted: Oct 31, 2025

Job Description

Company DescriptionStandard 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 DescriptionTo execute Compliance Risk Management processes and activities within a specific Client Segment or Functional area, to ensure that the area is undertaken in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation and enable the competitive advantage of the organisation.QualificationsType of Qualification: First DegreeField of Study: Risk ManagementField of Study: LegalExperience RequiredBusiness EnablementCompliance3-5 yearsThe role requires a Compliance professional with a sound knowledge of the relevant regulatory requirements and upcoming developments applicable to a specific Client Segment / business area / Functional area as well as a solid understanding of data privacy, banking products and activities.Additional InformationBehavioural Competencies:Adopting Practical ApproachesArticulating InformationChecking ThingsConvincing PeopleDeveloping ExpertiseDocumenting FactsEmbracing ChangeExploring PossibilitiesInterpreting DataMaking DecisionsProviding InsightsUpholding StandardsTechnical Competencies:Evaluation of Internal ControlsFinancial AcumenFinancial Industry Regulatory FrameworkLegal ComplianceProcess GovernanceRisk AwarenessData Privacy

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