Senior Manager, Data Science(Compliance Monitoring)

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 lead the development and execution of an automated, data‑driven compliance monitoring capability by applying data science and advanced analytics to deliver continuous, proactive assurance across lines of defence. The role is accountable for embedding intelligent automation into compliance monitoring processes and driving adoption through effective change management, governance, and capability uplift.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Information Technology or related 

Experience Required

• 1-2 years - Implemented automation solutions across business units or formed part of a team that implemented automation solutions using Workfusion, SAS, Python or Microsoft software suite.
• 3-4 years - Analysis and Design of automation solution with a basic understanding of underlying systems that are used for the automation.
• 8-10 years - The role requires an experienced leader who is customer focused with proven automation capability and profound knowledge of the full dimensions of the field.
• Experience in leading business enablement practices, processes and systems to enable customer value add for the business. 
• Financial Services/Banking experience is preferred. 
• Travel maybe required to Africa Regions. 

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Providing Insights

Technical Competencies:

• Automation
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Stakeholder Management 
• Strategic Planning and Reporting