Specialist, ALM Systems Development & Support

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 and drive the Liquidity Risk and Assets & Liability Management (ALM) production cycle for the bank utilising the applicable liquidity, interest rate risk in the banking book and funds transfer pricing calculation engine whilst maintaining high quality of data in order to comply with the applicable regulatory requirements. Design and validate inputs and configurations of the calculation engine and drive projects in line with regional requirements to enable efficient functionality.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Finance and Accounting, Mathematical Sciences

Experience Required

Treasury Capital Management

Finance & Value Management

6-8 years

Experience in applying mathematical and statistical skills in designing and reviewing models. Ability to automate models using SQL, SAS and or VB. Understanding of OLAB and ability to design multiple dimension analyses.

6-8 years

Experience in working with a risk calculation engine, leading the design in line with business requirements. Overseeing the validity and quality of data inputs into the calculation engine and leading the implementation of projects.

6-8 years

Knowledge of, and experience in, market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk or other risk disciplines. Specialist Asset and Liability Management (ALM) experience gained from a large complex, international organisation. Experience specifically in understanding the Liquidity Risk and Assets and Liability Management (ALM) production cycle.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Principles
• Business Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Analysis
• Project Definition
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Project Planning
• Project Reporting
• Project Resourcing
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Statistical & Mathematical Analysis