Senior Manager, Credit Evaluation – Africa Region, Business and Commercial Banking (BCB)

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.

The role is accountable for credit evaluation, portfolio concentration risk, risk appetite and credit policy reviews, and portfolio performance, in alignment with the broader BCB Group Risk strategy. Active contributions towards the establishment of and review of lending products parameters is an additional key function of the role.

8–10 years

Proven experience drafting and reviewing credit applications for SME and commercial clients, presenting and motivating large transactions at credit committees, developing credit risk management frameworks, and managing a diversified, multi-sector credit portfolio within a large financial institution. The role requires deep expertise in assessing financial, management, industry, legal, and regulatory risks at both transaction and portfolio level. Candidates must also have experience working with large, geographically dispersed teams and overseeing a regional portfolio. Exposure to credit strategy development and model risk management would be advantageous.

Requirements

Type of Qualification: First Degree; Field of Study: Business, Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline; Risk & Corporate Affairs