Equities,Trade Support Specialist – Standard Bank Group

Job Description

Company Overview

Standard Bank Group operates as a prominent financial services institution centered on Africa while maintaining a significant international footprint. The organization presents professionals with progressive career progression alongside a capable workforce. Serving a diverse clientele encompassing individual consumers, commercial enterprises, affluent households, and multinational institutions, the group remains dedicated to fostering regional economic expansion and delivering impactful outcomes for stakeholders.

Role Overview

The position entails evaluating diverse and sophisticated Global Markets transactions spanning various instruments and asset classes. Professionals will apply professional judgment to perform routine and specialized tasks, confirming transaction and customer data accuracy while facilitating proper logging, distribution, reconciliation, and clearing throughout the transaction lifecycle. Practitioners will address exceptions and investigate discrepancies to minimize operational vulnerabilities, while also proposing enhancements for workflow optimization.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must possess a foundational undergraduate qualification focusing on Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, or Mathematical Sciences. The role demands three to five years of demonstrated background in trade support operations, alongside equivalent multi-year expertise managing comprehensive global markets transaction lifecycles across diverse product complexities. Applicants need three to five years of familiarity with pricing and risk management fundamentals, proficiency in specialized technology and desk platforms, and comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end trading value chain.

Competencies

The position requires robust technical abilities covering business process enhancement, transaction lifecycles, derivatives markets, internal control assessments, exception management, and technological literacy. Behavioral traits involve practical problem-solving, confident communication, expertise cultivation, meticulous documentation, data interpretation, composure, and adherence to operational standards.

How to Apply

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