New Product Specialist (6-7 months)

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POSITION INFO:

Are you a proactive finance professional with a passion for governance and risk management? We're looking for a CIB New Products Specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in the introduction and management of new and structured products across Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).

Role Overview:
The CIB New Products Specialist is responsible for ensuring all governance and risk assessments related to new and structured products within Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) are identified and addressed before product execution across South Africa and Africa Regions. The role involves supporting New Products Committees, collaborating with business units, and maintaining adherence to governance standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with Group Change Risk Management (CRM) Policy across all regions and product lines.
- Keep CIB Governance Standards up to date and aligned with policies.
- Analyze the impact of new products on current operating environments and manage related committee meetings.
- Maintain strong control environments by challenging new product information and managing stakeholder requirements.
- Drive process improvements and prioritize new product rollouts.
- Prepare and review management information (MI) reports and support audit engagements.

Qualifications:
- Minimum: CA(SA) / BCom Finance / CFA / CIMA or equivalent
- Preferred: CA(SA)
- Additional: Governance, Risk and Compliance Post Grad

Experience:
- 3-4 years in finance/accounting.
- 3-4 years in business support, particularly with an understanding of CIB operations.
- 1-2 years in risk management.

Competencies:
- Strong governance, risk management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, policy development, and implementation.
- Effective in developing relationships, challenging ideas, and leading people.