Head, Internal Control & Governance

Standard Bank Group; Douglas; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Offshore is seeking a senior leader to shape and execute the country internal control strategy within approved Group frameworks, translating local priorities and regulatory obligations into clear control priorities and a functional plan.

The role requires 8–10 years in Technology Control, with extensive banking knowledge, and proven audit, assurance and risk management experience. The package reflects market values up to £200,000 total compensation.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years experience in Technology Control.
• Experience engaging with senior executives with banking knowledge.
• Audit, assurance and risk management experience.
• Understanding Basel, AML/FICA and related banking risks.
• Ability to lead diverse teams across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Shape the country internal control strategy within approved Group frameworks and the country risk strategy, translating business priorities, regulatory obligations and material exposures into clear control objectives, investment choices and a coherent functional agenda.
• Assess the maturity and effectiveness of the country control environment by integrating review results, incidents, investigations, audit themes and management information.
• Anticipate control vulnerabilities arising from regulatory change, business strategy, products, technology, third parties and evolving fraud or conduct patterns.
• Direct the country remediation agenda for material and recurring control weaknesses with sustainable corrective actions.
• Support change and transformation initiatives by embedding operational excellence through digital controls, data governance and analytics.
• Financial and Budget Responsibility
• Checking Things
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• IT Knowledge
• IT Systems
• Quality Assurance

Education

First Degree in Business Commerce

Job description

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services 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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

Shape and execute the country internal control strategy within approved Group frameworks, translating local business priorities, regulatory obligations and risk exposures into clear control priorities and functional plans. Lead the country control function to strengthen control effectiveness, anticipate material vulnerabilities, direct investigations and remediation, and provide insight that protects organisational value and enables sustainable business performance.

Qualifications

• First DegreeinBusiness Commerce

Experience Required :

• 8-10 years experience in Technology Control
• Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives, with strong banking and financial services knowledge.
• Proven audit, assurance and risk management experience, including identifying, mitigating and reporting on regulatory risks and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of the banking regulatory environment, non-financial risk, Basel frameworks, AML/FICA requirements, and associated banking risks.
• Experience assessing risk management practices and ensuring adherence to policies, standards and controls.
• Ability to lead and work effectively with diverse teams across different cultures and business areas.

Key Outputs :

• Shape the country internal control strategy within approved Group frameworks and the country risk strategy, translating business priorities, regulatory obligations and material exposures into clear control objectives, investment choices and a coherent functional agenda.
• Assess the maturity and effectiveness of the country control environment by integrating review results, incidents, investigations, audit themes and management information, enabling the Country CRO and governance forums to understand systemic weaknesses and required responses.
• Anticipate control vulnerabilities arising from regulatory change, business strategy, products, technology, third parties and evolving fraud or conduct patterns, directing preventative actions that improve country preparedness without assuming ownership of Group frameworks or methodologies.
• Direct the country remediation agenda for material and recurring control weaknesses, challenging root causes, ownership, priority and risk acceptance decisions so that corrective actions are sustainable, completed within agreed tolerances and reduce the likelihood of repeated failure
• Support change and transformation initiatives by embedding operational excellence through effective digital controls, robust data governance and actionable analytics, ensuring improvements are sustainable, compliant and insight-led.
• Financial and Budget Responsibility
• Checking Things
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• IT Knowledge
• IT Systems
• Quality Assurance

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Additional Information

Total Compensation: The successful candidate will be eligible for a market-competitive total compensation package with an anticipated annual value of £100,000 - £200,000, including base salary, benefits, short-term incentive and long-term incentive awards linked to individual and business performance.

08 November 2026