Senior Internal Control & Risk Governance Lead

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 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.