Manager, Business

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group in Johannesburg seeks a seasoned Business Management professional to assist the Business Head in delivering programmes, projects and initiatives aligned to strategy. The role focuses on governance, budgets and cost efficiency, with cross-functional collaboration across financial services teams.

The ideal candidate holds two First Degrees and has extensive project delivery and stakeholder engagement experience in a financial services environment.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Business Commerce.
• First Degree in Finance and Accounting.
• 3–4 years experience in business management or project support.
• 5–7 years experience in stakeholder engagement within financial services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Head to implement programmes, projects and initiatives to enable strategy.
• Assist in achieving minimum service standards, governance adherence and budget targets.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines to drive operational efficiency and clear objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Financial services experience

Governance

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Business acumen

Risk/Reward thinking

Education

First Degree: Business Commerce

First Degree: Finance and Accounting

Job description

Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, 1 Ameshoff Street

Business Segment: Insurance & Asset Management

To support the Business Head to implement programmes, projects and initiatives to enable strategy, achieve minimum standards of service, adherence to governance standards, manage costs and achieve budgets, while continuously improving operational efficiency of the team with clear objectives and established tools. Responsibilities are directed by the requirements of the Business Head and align to the strategic objectives of the business unit.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Finance and Accounting

Experience Required

Business Management

Business Support

3-4 years

Experience in managing projects to completion to achieve defined business objectives or metrics.

5-7 years

Experience in influencing stakeholders at different levels across a multiple of disciplines to achieve shared outcomes, specifically within a financial services environment.

Additional Information

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards
• Business Acumen (P&C)
• Business Administration Skills
• Industry Knowledge
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Risk/ Reward Thinking

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.