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Officer, Global Markets Operations

Posted:Jun 22

Company Details
Name:Standard Bank Group
Industry: Banking
Website: http://www.standardbank.com/
Description: Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. "Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client… Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. "Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary goals and standard of excellence we intend to achieve in the medium term. With a heritage of over 150 years, we have an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries in sub‑Saharan Africa; fit-for-purpose representation outside Africa; and a strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). In line with the realities of risk, regulation, technology and competition that characterise our operating context, we continue to invest significantly in our diversified operations; our people and culture; our systems and infrastructure; and our brand. In doing so, we understand that our commercial success and social relevance over the long term depends on placing our clients at the centre of everything we do, and ensures that the outcomes of our activities are a catalyst for growth on this continent we call home. The long-term foreign currency ratings for The Standard Bank of South Africa, the single largest operating entity within the Standard Bank Group, are: Fitch Ratings BBB- (negative), Moody’s Baa2 (negative) and Standard & Poor’s BBB- (negative). The group is listed on the JSE Limited, share code SBK, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, share code SNB. The largest bank in the world, ICBC, is a 20.1% shareholder in the group. Other than the 20.1% ICBC shareholding, 32.9% of Standard Bank’s shareholder base is foreign. We subscribe to the Code of Banking Practice, a set of principles governing banking in South Africa and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and fairness. View more View less
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Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Banking
Job Description

Job Title: Officer GMO – Treasury Operations

Role Overview

The Officer GMO will provide operational support to the Team Leader and Manager Treasury Operations, focusing on transaction execution and operational risk management within the Treasury back-office unit supporting Kenya and South Sudan. The role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely settlement of financial market transactions, strict adherence to regulatory and internal controls, and efficient process execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage exception item reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
  • Execute deal confirmations with precision to maintain operational integrity.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
  • Oversee timely regulatory reporting in alignment with statutory and internal requirements.
  • Support efficient settlement and payment operations for Treasury transactions.
  • Contribute to risk control and compliance monitoring within the back-office unit.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Experience Required: 2–3 years

  • 2–3 years of banking experience, with at least one year in Global Markets Operations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle complex customer queries.
  • Exceptional teamwork and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Strong understanding of financial instruments and settlement processes.
  • Basic accounting proficiency.
  • Advanced-level Excel proficiency.

Behavioural Competencies

  • Articulating Information
  • Checking Things
  • Following Procedures
  • Interacting with People
  • Interpreting Data
  • Team Working

Technical Competencies

  • Trade Processing & Confirmation
  • Risk Control & Compliance Monitoring
  • International Market Knowledge
  • Settlement & Payment Operations
  • Local Market Knowledge
  • Technology Proficiency
  • Financial Instruments Knowledge
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