Trade Support Specialist, Client

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group is seeking a seasoned professional to execute and oversee investment activities within Global Markets. You will manage trade lifecycles, oversee allocations, matching and settlement, and work with Front Office, Operations, Risk, and Compliance to ensure seamless service delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in trade support and operations with deep knowledge of pricing and risk, plus proficiency in banking systems and Microsoft tools.

Qualifications

• Trade support and operations experience required, 3–5 years.
• Advanced experience in the trade lifecycle of Global Markets.
• Pricing, risk management, and impact on P&L and value chain.
• Proficient with desk-specific systems and Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute trade lifecycles across fixed income and Global Markets.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and external counterparties.
• Drive process improvements, controls, and automation to minimise operational risk.

Skills

Trade Support

Operations

Trade Lifecycle

Pricing & Risk

Microsoft Office

Banking Systems

Education

First Degree

Tools

Trading Systems

Banking Software

Job description

• Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Company 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.

Job Description

Execute and oversee investment transactions across fixed income, structured solutions products, and client onboarding activities, ensuring best execution of investment strategies while minimizing operational risk and enhancing client outcomes.

Provide oversight across the trade lifecycle, including trade execution, allocation, matching, and settlement of complex Global Markets transactions. Leverage market expertise and sound judgment to resolve exceptions, mitigate operational and settlement risks, and drive continuous improvement through enhanced controls, automation, and process optimisation.

Partner with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and external counterparties to ensure seamless execution and service delivery.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Mathematical Sciences
Experience Required
Trade Support
Operations
3-5 years
Ability to self manage, coordinate across teams and stakeholders within business, operations, technology and finance.
3-5 years
Advanced experience in the Trade Lifecycle of Global Markets environment. Covering multiple products ranging in complexity.
3-5 years
Principles and practical application of pricing and risk management and the impact of these on risk, P&L and entire value chain.
3-5 years
Proficient technology experience and the ability to manage desk specific systems, software and processes, including Microsoft applications and other banking industry systems.
3-5 years
Seasoned knowledge and understanding of trading environment (end-to- end value chain) across products / instruments traded with system and manual process complexity.

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Checking Things
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Inviting Feedback
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Pursuing Goals
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Thinking Positively
• Upholding Standards
• Business Process Improvement
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Deal or Trade Life Cycles
• Deal Set-up & Administration
• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Manual Deal or Trade Processing
• Process Analysis and Redesign
• Product Knowledge (Trading, Transacting)
• Query Resolution
• Technology Savvy