Lead Specialist, Structured Solutions

Standard Bank Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group seeks a senior professional with a Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting and 8–10 years of experience in structuring and derivatives within banking or life insurance. The role focuses on asset and portfolio management and delivering value-adding financial solutions.

The candidate will collaborate with internal teams and external counterparties, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting.
• 8–10 years of banking or life insurance experience in structuring and derivatives transactions.
• Experience in Asset & Portfolio Management and Investment & Asset Management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, structure and execute value-adding financial solutions.
• Engage internal stakeholders and external counterparties to align with the Group's risk appetite.
• Adopt practical approaches and articulate information to persuade stakeholders.

Skills

Asset Management

Portfolio Management

Derivatives

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting

Tools

Compliance

Legal Knowledge

Research

Active Investment Management

Job description

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.

To identify, structure and execute value-adding financial solutions by leveraging specialist market, institutional and technical expertise, engaging internal stakeholders and external counterparties, and ensuring alignment with the Group's strategic objectives and risk appetite.

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting
Experience Required
Asset & Portfolio Management
Investment & Asset Management
8-10 years relevant banking or life insurance company experience in structuring and derivatives transactions

Behavioural Competencies

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Documenting Facts

Technical Competencies

• Active Investment Management
• Compliance
• Legal Knowledge
• Research
• Risk Awareness