Agriculture Relationship Manager – Growth & Credit

FirstRand Bank India; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Bank is seeking a Business Relationship Manager (Agriculture) in Pietermaritzburg to strategically lead a high-value client portfolio, drive growth, and ensure governance and compliance. The role focuses on building trust-based relationships, identifying opportunities, and expanding client acquisition.

The candidate will manage performance, enhance profitability, and oversee delivery against service standards while growing the client base and managing existing relationships in a

Qualifications

• FAIS Compliance (RE5) is required.
• Credit record check as per National Credit Act (NCA).
• 2–4 years Credit experience and 3–5 years Relationship Management experience.
• Agric qualification or experience preferred.
• Not an unrehabilitated insolvent.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage and grow a portfolio of high revenue clients.
• Identify and exploit business opportunities for the bank and acquire new clients.
• Enhance business performance and profitability.
• Drive customer service delivery to predefined standards.
• Grow the active customer base and manage existing clients.

Skills

Analytical

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Technology savvy

Customer service

Interpret financial statements

Relationship management

Lead generation

Education

Relevant Business Degree (Financial)

Matric qualification

Job description

FirstRand Bank is seeking a Business Relationship Manager (Agriculture) in Pietermaritzburg to strategically lead a high-value client portfolio, drive growth, and ensure governance and compliance. The role focuses on building trust-based relationships, identifying opportunities, and expanding client acquisition.

The candidate will manage performance, enhance profitability, and oversee delivery against service standards while growing the client base and managing existing relationships in a