Functional Business Planning and Delivery Manager

firstrand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate and investment bank in South Africa seeks a Functional Business Planning and Delivery Manager. This role involves supporting executives in delivering business strategies, managing projects, and ensuring alignment with financial objectives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, project management, and stakeholder engagement, with a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

Benefits

Opportunities for networking

Collaboration

Innovation

Challenging work

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a CIB environment.
• Experience leading business solution implementations in projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support to Functional Executives.
• Coordinate delivery of business and risk strategies.
• Manage project implementations and financial business plans.

Skills

Operational excellence

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Honours or postgraduate degree in finance

Job description

Functional Business Planning and Delivery Manager

Apply locations: Johannesburg | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Today | Application deadline: June 1, 2025 (12 days left) | Job requisition id: R34061

Job Description

To provide expertise, advice, and support to Functional Executives in articulating and coordinating the delivery of business and risk strategies, project management, and financial business plans for various strategic activities, supporting the achievement of key objectives.

About RMB

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging conventions and driving sustainable impact. United by our heritage, ethics, and values, we foster innovation and a culture that sets us apart. Join South Africa’s leading employer in Financial Services for 2025 and unlock unique opportunities for clients and society.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Interest/experience in delivering business solutions, analyzing needs, managing project implementations, and supporting new product launches.
• Operational excellence skills including process improvements, risk management, and compliance.
• Strategic alignment with business goals and participation in planning and decision-making.
• Stakeholder management, effective communication, and collaboration skills.
• Project management expertise, including budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.
• Commitment to personal development and continuous learning.

Key Requirements

• Understanding of Structured Solutions Business in Global Markets.
• Knowledge of asset classes traded in Global Markets, including derivatives.
• Experience leading business solution implementations in projects.
• Honours or postgraduate degree in finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a CIB environment.

Additional Information

• Opportunities for networking, collaboration, innovation, and challenging work.

Candidate Qualities

• Curious & courageous, driven to learn and grow.
• Obsessed with mastery and continuous improvement.
• Client-focused and dedicated to service excellence.

Application Details

Apply before: 01/06/2025. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. All appointments are aligned with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan, supporting diversity and inclusion.

How to Introduce Yourself

Register your interest with our recruiters via MyQ. We will contact you if your profile matches a suitable role.

About Us

RMB is a leading corporate and investment bank in South Africa and Africa, offering innovative solutions in advisory, funding, trading, and investment. We focus on impactful, sustainable finance, transformation, infrastructure, and strategic support, aiming to make a meaningful difference in the world.