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Senior Non-Financial Risk Manager, Artificial Intelligence & Change Transformation

Standard Bank Group

JohannesburgManager · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 13 Nov 2026
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Role overview

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 implement and operationalise the Group's second-line AI, Change and Transformation Risk capability by translating approved strategies, frameworks and policies into practical standards, digital enablement tools, risk assessments, training and risk intelligence, enabling consistent governance, effective oversight and responsible innovation across the Standard Bank Group (SBG).

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Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Information Technology, Risk Management

Experience Required

Operational Risk Management

Risk & Corporate Affairs

  • 8-10 years Experience in financial services, risk management, technology, AI, data and analytics, information security, model risk, operational risk, enterprise transformation or related disciplines. Experience developing or implementing policies, frameworks, standards, governance processes, risk assessments and management information.
  • 8-10 years Practical experience with AI governance, AI lifecycle management, Generative AI, machine learning, AI platforms or technology risk. Experience working with one or more hyperscaler or enterprise AI platforms, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or equivalent, including a sound understanding of platform architecture, deployment and governance capabilities.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Articulating Information
  • Checking Things
  • Conveying Self-Confidence
  • Developing Expertise
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Interpreting Data
  • Producing Output
  • Seizing Opportunities
  • Taking Action
  • Thinking Positively
  • Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies

  • AI Foundations
  • AI Lifecycle Management
  • AI Optimisation
  • AI Platforms
  • API Design, Development and Frameworks
  • API Engineering
  • Change Enablement
  • Compliance
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Emerging Technology Monitoring
  • Information Security Management
  • Information Technology Architecture
  • IT Risk Management
  • Risk Acceptance
  • Risk Identification
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Measurement
  • Risk Reporting
  • Risk Response Strategy
  • Risk/ Reward Thinking

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