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    • About us
    • Our business
    • Our global locations

    Explore who we are as Standard Bank Group, discover our operations, and witness the essence of our business as we redefine financial landscapes for Africa and her people.

    From the core banking solutions to platforms and partnerships, our focus is on understanding the needs of our clients and delivering services that enable their growth.

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    With a presence in 20 sub-Saharan African countries, four global centres, and two offshore hubs, we are strategically positioned to serve our clients. This on-the-ground expertise allows us to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and forge lasting partnerships.
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    Our debt investor programmes, Stock Exchange News Services (SENS) announcements, investor presentations and our current credit ratings.
    Ratings for key banking entities within Standard Bank Group.
    Key financial indicators and other high level financial informations
    You have a question? Please check our FAQs and if unanswered, find who best to contact to get your questions resolved.
  • Our impact
    • Sustainable impact
    • Our sponsorships

    We are committed to driving Africa's growth in a sustainable and responsible manner wherever we operate. Our focus is on creating positive impact for our clients, our employees, our communities, and the environment.

    Our sponsorships enable us to support sustainable causes and work with partners who share our commitment to connecting with clients, staff, stakeholders communities and societies to drive Africa's sustainable growth.
  • Newsroom
    • News and insights
    • Press releases
    Read our latest news articles covering a range of topics related to our business and Africa. We provide insights on economic trends, industry developments, and the social impact of our work.
    Explore our official press releases to learn about the latest developments at Standard Bank. Discover more about our financial performance, strategic milestones, and key updates that contribute to our impact on the African continent.
  • Careers
    • Rise and grow
    • Why join us
    • What we offer
    • Our career areas
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    Here at Standard Bank Group, we’re passionate about driving sustainable, inclusive growth across Africa. The kind of growth that will make a positive and lasting impact on all our lives. And we put Africa’s dreams, our clients’ dreams, and our people’s dreams at the heart of everything we do.

    Find the perfect opportunity for you
    Fulfill your promise
    Join us at Standard Bank Group for an exciting career opportunity.
    Why wait? Together, we'll drive Africa’s growth.

    At Standard Bank Group, we believe in bringing all kinds of ambitions to life. Why wait to make a difference? We're harnessing Africa's limitless potential for growth and helping to build better lives across the continent. And for you? We'll work together to develop and champion your career, so you can become the best you can be.
    Why wait for a rewarding career? Discover a range of opportunities and benefits.

    Join us at Standard Bank and experience continuous personalised learning, exciting career opportunities, and a range of benefits designed to help you be your best self, both inside and outside of work. Why wait? Your ideal career awaits.

    As a leading Africa-focused financial services group and an innovative player on the global stage, we can offer a wealth of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the most talented, motivated pioneers. Why wait to make your mark?

    Why wait to unleash africa's potential?

    Your journey starts here. Africa: a continent bursting with possibilities and limitless potential. At Standard Bank Group, we're creating opportunities for all of Africa's people. But we can't do it alone. Why wait to realise your own potential?

    We're looking for talented individuals with ambition for their own future – and Africa's. Fearless individuals who see things for what they can be and understand that hard work can change the world. If you're ready to show up every day, at your very best, and do all it takes to grow Africa.

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    Why wait? Find the perfect opportunity that meets your career ambitions.

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  • B20
    • Infrastructure development
    • Trade and investment
    • Sustainable energy mix and just transition
    • More on B20
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    See how we are connecting Africa through infrastructure, by investing in transportation networks and industrial hubs for a thriving economy.
    Explore how we are driving Africa's economic transformation, by investing in trade and investment initiatives that remove market barriers and drive economic growth.
    Learn more about how we’re leveraging our expertise to power Africa's sustainable energy future and drive a just energy transition for all.
    B20 presents a historic chance to redefine Africa’s role in the global economy. Join the conversation about how inclusive growth and prosperity can be achieved through international cooperation.
    Listen to the latest episodes from our B20 Legacy in Motion podcast series
    Browse the latest pictures from various B20 related events.
    Watch the latest videos from the various B20 related events.
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Corporate governance

We uphold the highest standards of corporate governance to ensure ethical and responsible business practices. Our governance framework, aligned with King IV principles, is designed to promote transparency, accountability, and sound decision-making at all levels of the organisation.

Our code of ethics in action

We are committed to upholding human rights in all aspects of our business. This includes how we interact with employees, customers and communities. Our code guides our decisions-making, service delivery, product development, and client relationships.

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Board committees
Group directors’ affairs committee

This committee's mandate involves selecting the appropriate group corporate governance structures and practices, nurturing a program for board continuity, and ensuring unwavering compliance with all relevant governance laws, regulations, and ethical codes. Additionally, they are dedicated to continuously evaluating the effectiveness of the board and its committees, fine-tuning our approach for optimal performance.

Key activities:

  • Corporate governance
  • Succession planning
  • Board performance review
  • Standard Bank Group subsidiary governance framework
Group audit committee

Building trust starts with financial transparency, and this committee is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our financial information by monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of our accounting practices, internal controls, and financial reporting processes. Additionally, they provide independent oversight of crucial assurance functions like internal and external audits, compliance teams, and risk management.

Key activities

  • Subsidiary governance oversight
  • Internal audit
  • Compliance
  • Tax
  • Financial accounting and external reporting
  • Financial control
  • Non-audit services
  • Interim and annual financial statements
  • External reporting
  • External audit
Group risk and capital management committee

Risk management is a key priority, and this committee acts as an independent and objective oversight body, ensuring effective risk and capital management across the group. They decide on the approach for identifying and addressing potential risks, and consistently assess and refine the adequacy of our risk management frameworks. Additionally, they ensure our risk management standards and policies are well-documented, well-aligned with our strategy, and foster a culture of discipline and control for our long-term success.

Key activities

  • Financial and non-financial risk management
  • Capital and liquidity risk management
  • Internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP)
  • Regulatory matters
  • Governance
Group information technology committee

A secure technology infrastructure is crucial in today digital age, and this committee oversees the strategic direction and transformation of the group’s information security, technology, data and analytics capabilities. They also ensure we take prudent and reasonable steps to govern technology and information, adhering to the high standards set out by King IV governance principles.

Key activities

  • Technology strategy
  • Technology cost and investment
  • Technology risk
  • Information security and cybersecurity
  • Data and analytics
  • Governance and assurance
Group social, ethics and sustainability committee

This committee takes a holistic approach to our social and ethical impact by ensuring the development of robust policies and frameworks to guide our focus in these areas. Their role is to actively monito and guide our social, ethical, economic, and environmental initiatives, ensuring alignment with relevant regulations and govern all group activities related to fair treatment of customers, ethical conduct, and stakeholder engagement.

Key activities

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Transformation
  • Employee engagement
  • Ethics and conduct
  • Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
  • Subsidiary governance oversight
Group remuneration committee

Employees deserve to be compensated fairly and this committee’s responsibility is to ensure fair and responsible remuneration practices across the group by developing a clear remuneration philosophy and policy statement. This information is then disclosed publicly, allowing stakeholders to gain a clear picture of how we approach rewards and the governance processes in place.

Key activities

  • Remuneration
  • Incentive schemes, share-based payments and other benefits
  • Subsidiary remuneration committees
  • Governance
Group model approval committee

Understanding risk is key to safeguarding the bank's health and this committee is in charge of managing model risk, for the advanced internal rating-based (AIRB) approach for credit risk measurement as outlined in the Banks Act. They collaborate with the board to ensure they fulfil their regulatory duties, including reviewing and approving risk models. Additionally, they actively evaluate the effectiveness of the bank's model risk governance practices and monitor the bank's model universe and overall risk appetite for credit exposure.

Key activities

  • Model risk oversight
  • Model approvals
  • Model governance
Group large exposure credit committee

Responsible lending practices are crucial to the success of our business and this committee acts as a safeguard to ensure that we comply with all relevant regulations, especially for loans exceeding 10% of our capital and reserves, as outlined in the regulations. By carefully reviewing and approving all such investments and loan applications, this committee fosters responsible lending practices and promotes the financial strength of the bank.

Key activities

  • Review and approval of large exposures
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Our journey

Discover our rich history and evolution as Africa's leading financial services group.

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Diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.