Local Market Banking Lead: Growth & Client Experience

Standard Bank Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group is seeking a commercially astute leader to drive performance, transformation and growth in a defined local Personal & Private Banking market. You will lead multi-disciplinary squads, strengthen risk governance and embed platform-led delivery to exceed client expectations.

The role requires strong branch banking leadership, financial acumen and change management at scale, with a focus on sustainable profitability and market growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in business commerce or related field (NQF7+; FAIS-aligned).
• RE1 and RE5 required.
• 8–10 years of branch banking experience with management of a client portfolio and P&L/balance sheet responsibility.
• Strong understanding of digital banking, open banking and platform integration.

Responsibilities

• Drive local market performance across client experience, revenue growth, operational efficiency and profitability.
• Lead consumer value proposition and life journeys across branch distribution, Private Banking and client platforms.
• Build and lead multi-disciplinary squads and integrated value chain collaboration for holistic client solutions.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, audit outcomes and recovery planning.

Skills

Client leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Digital banking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business commerce

RE1 & RE5 qualifications

FAIS-aligned qualification

Job description

Standard Bank Group is seeking a commercially astute leader to drive performance, transformation and growth in a defined local Personal & Private Banking market. You will lead multi-disciplinary squads, strengthen risk governance and embed platform-led delivery to exceed client expectations.

The role requires strong branch banking leadership, financial acumen and change management at scale, with a focus on sustainable profitability and market growth.