Stanbic IBTC Bank Vacancy : Head of Regional Risk (Nigeria)

Stanbic IBTC Bank is recruiting for Head of Regional Risk Position Description 1. Take ownership and responsibility for the Risk division's interface with the appropriate financial bodies and other key regulatory/prudential stakeholders across the region 2. Develop effective, collaborative relationships with Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA), Senior management teams across business lines and Risk Type Heads across the region 3. Ensure the Risk division's compliance with all current and prospective regulatory and prudential requirements across the region 4. Co-ordinate the Reverse Stress Testing framework and the Risk processes within the stress testing programme for the region 5. Co-ordinate the ICAP process for Risk across the countries in the region 6. Participate in and be a member of key committees and structures relating to Prudential Risk Management and Governance, including Excos and ALCOs across the region 7. Be the central Risk contact point for all Risk interaction with rating agencies including participation in the annual rating process and any updates required from time to time across the region 8. Play a central role in the ownership and co-ordination of all prudential requirements between Risk and Finance across the region 9. When and if required, "double-hat" in a combined "Regional Head of Risk" and "Country Head of Risk" role 10. Provide input to the performance and career management of the Heads of Risk within the region 11. Adhere to and manage within the budget set for the countries in the region, and conduct other day-to-day Risk management responsibilities for the Risk function within the region 12. Provide on the ground support, co-ordination, guidance and advice on Risk issues and decision making required across the region Division Proposition Effective risk management is fundamental to the business activities of the Standard Bank Group (group). While we remain committed to increasing shareholder value by developing and growing our business within our broad determined risk appetite, we are  mindful of achieving this objective in line with the interests of all stakeholders. Position Description 1. Take ownership and responsibility for the Risk division's interface with the appropriate financial bodies and other key regulatory/prudential stakeholders across the region 2. Develop effective, collaborative relationships with Standard Bank South Africa (SBSA), Senior management teams across business lines and Risk Type Heads across the region 3. Ensure the Risk division's compliance with all current and prospective regulatory and prudential requirements across the region 4. Co-ordinate the Reverse Stress Testing framework and the Risk processes within the stress testing programme for the region 5. Co-ordinate the ICAP process for Risk across the countries in the region 6. Participate in and be a member of key committees and structures relating to Prudential Risk Management and Governance, including Excos and ALCOs across the region 7. Be the central Risk contact point for all Risk interaction with rating agencies including participation in the annual rating process and any updates required from time to time across the region 8. Play a central role in the ownership and co-ordination of all prudential requirements between Risk and Finance across the region 9. When and if required, "double-hat" in a combined "Regional Head of Risk" and "Country Head of Risk" role 10. Provide input to the performance and career management of the Heads of Risk within the region 11. Adhere to and manage within the budget set for the countries in the region, and conduct other day-to-day Risk management responsibilities for the Risk function within the region 12. Provide on the ground support, co-ordination, guidance and advice on Risk issues and decision making required across the region Required Skills and Qualifications • A successful track record as a senior banker and risk manager with significant experience dealing with regulatory matters • Proven track record of operating at a senior level and delivering across an organisation • Proven ability to manage and co-ordinate relationships and decisions with various stakeholders across Risk types and functions within the organisation • Broad-based experience within financial services, including investment and wholesale banking • Possess a broad risk understanding ideally across credit, market country and operational risk. Of greatest importance is regulatory, credit and market risk. Technical knowledge of credit measurement and modelling would be considered an advantage • Strong policy, process and project management experience • Experience of implementing change in a complex environment • International experience, combined with a global perspective, multicultural sensitivity, preferably gained within a matrix-managed multi-product environment. Required Competencies • An experienced leader with the ability to "make things happen" • Genuine business orientation with the stature and credibility to influence and command the respect of the risk professionals, business leaders, Board and Non-Executive Directors • Breadth of vision and an ability to combine effective strategic thinking with efficient and practical management • A self-starter who is action orientated with energy and drive • Gravitas and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels across the organisation and build strong internal relationships. • Highly organised and decisive with sound judgement • Team orientation, with the ability to "lead from the front" as well as "roll up their sleeves" when necessary • Strong analytical and financial skills coupled with the ability to innovate. • A flexible approach, independent minded, tough yet balanced decision maker, calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise and delegate We are an equal opportunities employer and are totally opposed to discrimination in any form. 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