Trade Support Specialist, Client at Standard Bank
Standard Bank · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Standard Bank is looking for a Trade Support Specialist in Johannesburg to oversee Global Markets transactions. You will handle trade execution, allocation, matching and settlement while resolving exceptions and improving processes. This is a great mid level opportunity for someone with 3 to 5 years of trade support experience who wants to work with a leading bank and grow their career in operations.
About the role
As a Trade Support Specialist at Standard Bank, you will play a key role in executing and overseeing investment transactions across fixed income, structured solutions products and client onboarding activities. Your focus will be on ensuring best execution of investment strategies, minimising operational risk and enhancing client outcomes.
Day to day, you will provide oversight across the trade lifecycle, including trade execution, allocation, matching and settlement of complex Global Markets transactions. You will use your market expertise to resolve exceptions, mitigate operational and settlement risks, and drive continuous improvement through enhanced controls, automation and process optimisation. You will also partner with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Compliance and external counterparties to ensure seamless execution and service delivery.
Application note: You will apply on Standard Bank's official site using the link provided. Make sure your CV and academic records are up to date 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 ranging in complexity
- 3 to 5 years of experience with 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 including adopting practical approaches, articulating information, challenging ideas, checking things, conveying self confidence, developing expertise, documenting facts, examining information, following procedures, interacting with people, interpreting data, inviting feedback, managing tasks, meeting timescales, producing output, pursuing goals, showing composure, team working, thinking positively and upholding standards
- Technical competencies including 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 and technology savvy
Responsibilities
- Execute and oversee investment transactions across fixed income, structured solutions products and client onboarding activities
- Ensure best execution of investment strategies while minimising operational risk and enhancing client outcomes
- Provide oversight across the trade lifecycle, including trade execution, allocation, matching and settlement of complex Global Markets transactions
- Resolve exceptions using market expertise and sound judgment
- Mitigate operational and settlement risks
- Drive continuous improvement through enhanced controls, automation and process optimisation
- Partner with Front Office, Operations, Risk, Compliance and external counterparties to ensure seamless execution and service delivery
Job details
- Organisation
- Standard Bank
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 30 October 2026 (1 week ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Applying for a Trade Support Specialist role at Standard Bank is a great step for your career in banking operations. Make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with the full trade lifecycle and the specific products you have worked with, like fixed income and derivatives. In your cover letter, highlight how you have resolved complex exceptions and improved processes in previous roles. During interviews, be ready to discuss real examples of how you managed operational risk and collaborated with front office and other teams. The bank values people who can think critically and communicate clearly, so prepare to talk through your problem solving approach. Also ensure you have certified copies of your degree and academic transcript ready for the application process.
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