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Officer, SBG Securities Operations

Standard Bank Group

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Employer: Standard Bank Group
Position: Officer, SBG Securities Operations
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 1-2 years in banking/securities
Education: First Degree in relevant field
Salary: Not stated in the advert
Application deadline: Open until filled (listed until 1 November 2026)
Posted on VacancyKE: 15 October 2026

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VacancyKE summary

Standard Bank Group is hiring an Officer, SBG Securities Operations in Nairobi. You will provide operational support for securities transactions, ensuring accurate settlement, regulatory compliance and risk management within SBG Securities Limited.

What stands out about this opportunity

Based in Nairobi, Kenya
Focus on 'Get It Right First Time' culture
Involvement in automation and process improvement

Key responsibilities

Process and settle securities transactions accurately
Manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance
Deliver exceptional client service and stakeholder management
Maintain zero operational losses through strict standards
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
Handle corporate actions administration and reconciliation
Perform trade processing and settlement activities

Who should apply?

This role suits early-career professionals with 1-2 years of experience in banking or securities who hold a relevant degree and aim to specialise in operations and compliance.

Key requirements

First Degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting/Banking
Professional qualification in Financial Markets/Risk/Compliance
1-2 years experience in bank or securities environment
Knowledge of SWIFT and Financial Markets
Accuracy in trade processing and settlement

Nice to have

CISI Certification
General payments or settlements experience

How to apply

Apply via the Standard Bank Group SmartRecruiters portal

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Original employer advertisement

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The employer’s advert

The Officer, SBG Securities Operations is responsible for providing operational support across SBG Securities Limited (SBGS) operations in Kenya. The role ensures accurate processing and settlement of securities transactions, effective risk management, regulatory compliance, client service excellence, and operational efficiency while supporting the broader business strategy.
The incumbent is expected to maintain a "Get It Right First Time" culture, deliver exceptional operational service, stakeholder management, ensure zero operational losses, and contribute to continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business, Commerce, Accounting, Banking or related field
Professional Certifications :

• Professional qualification in Financial Markets, Risk, or Compliance.

• CISI Certification (preferred).

Experience Required

1-2 years

• Basic knowledge gained in a bank or securities environment.

• General payments / settlements experience is advantageous.

• Basic knowledge of operating systems (basic SWIFT) and basic Financial Markets knowledge.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information

• Documenting Facts

• Examining Information

• Managing Tasks

• Meeting Timescales

• Producing Output

• Team Working

• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Securities Operations Knowledge

• Trade Processing & Settlement

• Corporate Actions Administration

• Reconciliation Management

• Regulatory Reporting

• Risk Identification & Mitigation

• Settlement Process