PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Group Risk Function is run globally by Paul Hartwell who is based in London. His role currently has three components: leading the Risk function for CIB, PBB and Wealth. These risk functions cover all financial risks and non-financial risks. It comprises of over 4, 000 employees, with locations in Africa, Europe, Asia and America.
The key Risk Hubs in Africa operate in the following countries, in support of a particular region i.e.
• Nigeria – West Africa
• Kenya/Uganda – East Africa
• South Africa – Southern Africa
As a Head of Risk for East Africa, you will be responsible for the oversight across all risk types across operations in Eastern Africa namely:
• Kenya
• Uganda
• Tanzania
• Mauritius
• Malawi
• Zambia
KEY RESULT AREAS:
• “Double-hat” in a combined “Regional Head of Risk” and “Country Head of Risk” role for the Hub country
• Take ownership and responsibility for the Risk division’s interface with the appropriate financial bodies and other key regulatory/prudential stakeholders in the Hub country, and for the region
• Develop effective, collaborative relationships with Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA), Senior management teams across business lines and Risk Type Heads across the region
• Ensure the Risk division’s compliance with all current and prospective regulatory and prudential requirements across in the Hub country and across the region
• Co-ordinate the Reverse Stress Testing framework and the Risk processes within the stress testing programme for the region
• Co-ordinate the ICAAP process for Risk across the countries in the region
• Participate in and be a member of key committees and structures relating to Prudential Risk Management and Governance, including Excos and ALCOs in the Hub country; and across the region when required
• Be the central Risk contact point for all Risk interaction with rating agencies including participation in the annual rating process and any updates required from time to time across the region
• Play a central role in the ownership and co-ordination of all prudential requirements between Risk and Finance in the Hub country, offering guidance on this across the region
• Provide input to the performance and career management of the Heads of Risk within the region
• Adhere to and manage within the budget set for the countries in the region, and conduct other day-to-day Risk management responsibilities for the Risk function within the region
• Provide on the ground support, co-ordination, guidance and advice on Risk issues and decision making required across the region
Head of Risk – East Africa
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