About this role
Middle Office/Trade support for the Africa Trading Desk, with expanded responsibility for Money Markets and Interest Rate Derivative (IRD). Supporting Global Markets Clients and our Sales and Trading business, in managing and facilitating the operational trade lifecycle (including allocating, validating and enriching trades, identifying and resolving exceptions and queries and implementing continuous improvement measures) to support trades originating on Global Markets Desks ensuring that trades can be effectively settled, comply with regulatory standards, mitigate operational risk and create a positive client experience.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing operational support to the Africa Trading Desk, including coverage on South African public holidays when required. Type of Qualification: First Degree Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, Mathematical Sciences Experience Required Trade Support Operations 3-5 years Ability to self manage, coordinate across teams and stakeholders within business, operations, technology and finance. 3-5 years Advanced experience in the Trade Lifecycle of Global Markets environment. Covering multiple products ranging in complexity in Interest Rate Swaps, Total Return Swaps, Structured Notes, Bonds, Options, Loans and Deposits, Non Deliverable Forwards, FX Spots, FX Forwards, FX Swaps, 3-5 years Principles and practical application of pricing and risk management and the impact of these on risk, P&L and entire value chain. 3-5 years Proficient technology experience and the ability to manage desk specific systems, software and processes, including Microsoft applications and other banking industry systems. 3-5 years Seasoned knowledge and understanding of trading environment (end-to- end value chain) across products / instruments traded with system and manual process complexity.Behavioural Competencies:Adopting Practical ApproachesArticulating InformationChallenging IdeasChecking ThingsConveying Self-ConfidenceDeveloping ExpertiseDocumenting FactsExamining InformationFollowing ProceduresInteracting with PeopleInterpreting DataInviting FeedbackManaging TasksMeeting TimescalesProducing OutputPursuing GoalsShowing ComposureTeam WorkingThinking PositivelyUpholding StandardsTechnical Competencies:Business Process ImprovementContinuous Process ImprovementDeal or Trade Life CyclesDeal Set-up & AdministrationDerivatives MarketsEvaluation of Internal ControlsException HandlingManual Deal or Trade ProcessingProcess Analysis and RedesignProduct Knowledge (Trading, Transacting)Query ResolutionTechnology Savvy 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.
- LOCATION
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- WORK MODE
- On-site
- JOB TYPE
- Full-time
- POSTED
- Oct 30, 2026
Source: Standard Bank Group Careers