Growth-Focused Branch Leader in Insurance & Finance

Standardbankgroup; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group in Pietermaritzburg seeks a proactive leader to manage IAM branch operations and resources—people, process, and systems—driving profitability and a client-focused, high-performance culture.

You will oversee recruitment, retention, and development of Broker Consultants, align adviser execution with company objectives, and ensure robust governance and financial management across the unit.

Qualifications

• First degree in a relevant field is required.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in insurance/financial services or asset management.
• 3-5 years at a management level overseeing teams or significant operations.
• Proven track record in sales and distribution management and broker recruitment/retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead IAM branch operations and resources (people, process, systems).
• Drive business growth through recruitment, retention and broker consultant development.
• Ensure alignment of adviser execution with company objectives and profitability.

Skills

Team working

Decision making

Empowering individuals

Challenging ideas

Taking action

Directing people

Education

First Degree

Business Commerce

Finance and Accounting

Marketing

Tools

Office logistics

Quality management

Risk management

Job description

Standard Bank Group in Pietermaritzburg seeks a proactive leader to manage IAM branch operations and resources—people, process, and systems—driving profitability and a client-focused, high-performance culture.

You will oversee recruitment, retention, and development of Broker Consultants, align adviser execution with company objectives, and ensure robust governance and financial management across the unit.