Specialist Trade Support for Structured Products at Standard Bank
Standard Bank · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Standard Bank is hiring a Specialist Trade Support for Structured products in Johannesburg. You will analyse complex Global Markets trades, resolve exceptions, and ensure accurate booking and settlement. This full-time role suits someone with 3 to 5 years of trade support experience who enjoys problem solving and process improvement in a fast-paced banking environment.
About the role
As a Specialist Trade Support for Structured products at Standard Bank, you will be part of the Operations and Admin team in Johannesburg. Your main focus will be analysing complex and structured Global Markets trades across multiple products and asset classes. You will use your knowledge and judgement to execute both standard and non-standard procedures, verifying the accuracy of trade and client data.
You will ensure the effective booking, allocation, matching and settlement of trades throughout the lifecycle of events. When exceptions or queries arise, you will resolve them to mitigate adverse effects and operational risks. You will also identify and recommend solutions for process efficiencies, helping the team work smarter.
Application note: You will apply on Standard Bank's official site using the link provided. Make sure your CV and academic transcripts are ready before you start.
Requirements
- First Degree in Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting, or Mathematical Sciences
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Trade Support Operations
- 3 to 5 years of advanced experience in the Trade Lifecycle of Global Markets environment, covering multiple products of varying complexity
- 3 to 5 years of knowledge in principles and practical application of pricing and risk management, and the impact on risk, P&L and the entire value chain
- 3 to 5 years of proficient technology experience managing desk specific systems, software and processes, including Microsoft applications and other banking industry systems
- Seasoned knowledge and understanding of the trading environment (end-to-end value chain) across products and instruments traded, with system and manual process complexity
- Ability to self manage and coordinate across teams and stakeholders within business, operations, technology and finance
- Behavioural competencies: adopting practical approaches, articulating information, challenging ideas, developing expertise, documenting facts, examining information, interpreting data, meeting timescales, producing output, showing composure, team working, upholding standards
- Technical competencies: business process improvement, continuous process improvement, deal or trade life cycles, deal set-up and administration, derivatives markets, evaluation of internal controls, exception handling, manual deal or trade processing, process analysis and redesign, product knowledge (trading, transacting), query resolution, technology savvy
Responsibilities
- Analyse complex and structured Global Markets trades across multiple products and asset classes
- Execute standard and non-standard procedures to verify the accuracy of trade and client data
- Ensure effective booking, allocation, matching and settlement of trades throughout the lifecycle of events
- Resolve exceptions and queries to mitigate adverse effects and operational risks
- Identify and recommend solutions for process efficiencies
- Coordinate across teams and stakeholders within business, operations, technology and finance
- Manage desk specific systems, software and processes including Microsoft applications and banking industry systems
- Apply pricing and risk management principles to assess impact on risk, P&L and the value chain
- Document facts and examine information to support decision making
- Meet timescales and produce output while showing composure under pressure
Job details
- Organisation
- Standard Bank
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 21 October 2026 (2 weeks ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great step for someone with a few years of trade support experience who wants to work with structured products at a major bank. Standard Bank will likely look for your ability to handle complex trades and resolve exceptions under pressure. In your application, highlight specific examples of trade lifecycles you have managed and any process improvements you have suggested. Be ready to discuss how you coordinate with different teams and how you use systems to keep trades accurate. The interview may include technical questions about derivatives and risk. Make sure your CV clearly shows your 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and your degree. Good luck!
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