BFSI Client Partner - Transformation & Growth Leader

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Business Relationship Manager to lead client engagements and drive IT transformation for key accounts in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in consultative selling, account growth, and P&L management. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy and deliver measurable business outcomes through technology, working closely with executive leaders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) clients.
• Proven success driving 20%+ year-on-year growth in strategic accounts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary executive contact for key BFSI clients.
• Drive 20%+ year-on-year account growth.
• Oversee delivery of large, complex IT transformation programmes.
• Engage in discussions on engineering practices.

Skills

Client relationship management

Consultative selling

P&L management

Negotiation skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

A leading IT recruitment firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Business Relationship Manager to lead client engagements and drive IT transformation for key accounts in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in consultative selling, account growth, and P&L management. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy and deliver measurable business outcomes through technology, working closely with executive leaders.