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Non-Financial Risk Head

Accra, Greater Accra Region, ghFull-timePosted Nov 3, 2026

Job 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. To lead, manage and deliver an integrated and independent Risk Management Function in order to enable the Country to seize opportunities in pursuit of growth, by managing Non-Financial Risks in a manner that balances the interests of clients and other stakeholders, while protecting the safety and soundness of the Enterprise, ensuring the ethical standards are adhered to and maintained.

To provide assurance on the control and risk status for the Country. Type of Qualification: Master's degree Field of Study: Any relevant field of study Experience Required 10+ years' experience in Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, or Enterprise Risk within financial services. Proven experience leading Non-Financial Risk frameworks , governance, and control assurance.

Strong track record in risk oversight, regulatory engagement, and executive-level reporting . Experience influencing Executive Committees, Board Committees, and senior stakeholders . Demonstrated leadership in building high-performing teams and embedding a strong risk culture. Preferred: Banking experience and exposure to enterprise-wide risk management in a complex, regulated environment.

Behavioural Competencies: Challenging Ideas Convincing People Developing Expertise Developing Strategies Directing People Embracing Change Empowering Individuals Exploring Possibilities Making Decisions Providing Insights Upholding Standards Valuing Individuals Technical Competencies: Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Internal Controls Financial Acumen Legal Compliance Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control Quality Orientation Our Values We are deeply committed We are boldly pioneering We are trusted stewards We are guided by empathy We are unfailingly honourable

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