Manager, Operations, Global Markets

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

To manage Global Markets Operations/Trade Support (GMO/TS) in all aspects of the business and accountable for functions performed by the team. To provide professional service to all Global Markets stakeholders and represent GMO/TS at all internal and external forums.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Economics/Finance (min) 

Additional Information

Experience:

• 3-4 years: experience in global markets. 
• 1-2 years: supervisory experience in a foreign exchange related operation

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with customers and business partners:

• Ensure SLA’s are in place between all departments that have dealings with Global Markets Operations/ Trade Support.
• Provide constant feedback to the Head of CIB Operations and Head Global Markets on the trading activities.

Efficient and Effective delivery in business unit:

• Scrutinise confirmation register on a daily basis
• Maintain tradable products in the system and facilitate the new product implementation process for GMO/TS

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Ensure that Reconciliation of losses due to reversal and cancellation of trades is compiled and submitted to Ops Risk Centre on monthly basis.
• Ensure appropriate levels and limits of authority are in place for GMO staff

People Management:

• Attend to training needs, personal development plan, and performance improvement plan for GMO/TS staff.
• Identify appropriate formal and occupational (informal) training needs and courses to develop oneself

Behavioural Competencies:

• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Taking Action
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Acumen
• Requirements Gathering and Management
• Requirements Risk Management
• Research & Information Gathering
• Stakeholder Management