Senior Manager, Operational Risk Resolution(Sanctions)

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About this role

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 develop, maintain and manage the implementation of the Operational Risk Resolution Framework, pertaining to all products and services Group wide, across all jurisdictions. To develop, maintain and oversee the implementation of the Group Sanctions (GS) Operational Risk Resolution mandate  as it relates to sanctions alert management, across all jurisdictions. The role provides second-line oversight and specialist guidance to support compliant business execution, minimise operational losses, fines, penalties and reputational harm, while enabling informed and sustainable business decision‑making.

Qualifications

  • First Degree in Risk Management or related 


Experience Required
Group Anti Financial Crime
Compliance

  • 5-7 years - System alert management. Santions, terrorist financing and proliferation financing advisory, controls implementation and operations. International santions and terrorist financing laws, regulations and guidance. Risk and control frameworks. International trade services business.

 

  • 5-7 years - The role requires a leader seasoned and expert in Sanctions with profound knowledge of the full dimensions of the field, but deep expertise in the relevant area of specialisation. Regulatory environment savvy, a proven track record in influencing seasoned leaders and employees across multiple countries and business areas to effectively implement compliance frameworks.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Convincing People
  • Developing Expertise
  • Developing Strategies
  • Directing People
  • Embracing Change
  • Empowering Individuals
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Interpreting Data
  • Making Decisions
  • Providing Insights
  • Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

  • Compliance
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
  • Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Reporting
  • Strategic Planning and Reporting

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This Senior Manager, Operational Risk Resolution(Sanctions) role at standardbankgroup is based in GP, Johannesburg, Johannesburg, GP, South Africa, za. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Manager, Operational Risk Resolution(Sanctions) role at standardbankgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Manager, Operational Risk Resolution(Sanctions) role in the Standard job department at standardbankgroup.
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This Senior Manager, Operational Risk Resolution(Sanctions) position at standardbankgroup was posted on Jun 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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