Specialist, ALM

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 primary role is to provide technical support to Liberty’s equity and interest rate non-linear ALM portfolios in managing market risk, day-to-day processes, and interfacing with stakeholders. The role will expose the successful candidate to an array of financial instruments such as equity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, and government bonds.

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.

Experience

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in a fast-paced trading or financial markets environment, with exposure to Asset and Liability Management (ALM) portfolios. The role includes managing day-to-day portfolio activities, monitoring risk and P&L, and executing market-facing hedging strategies.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong ability to analyse asset and liability pricing models, interpret risk metrics, and price guaranteed investment and fixed income products. A solid grounding in financial mathematics is essential, with experience in developing and implementing both stochastic and deterministic models, particularly within equities and fixed income markets.