Manager, Relationship, Growth

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited; Bedford; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier financial institution in South Africa seeks an experienced professional to manage and expand high-value business banking relationships. The role involves providing tailored financial solutions and ensuring high-end service delivery. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant experience in banking, and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in business banking or related fields.
• Proven experience in managing relationships and providing financial advice.
• Ability to analyze credit risk and structure financial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Grow and retain high-value growth segment relationships.
• Proactively provide differentiated service and value-adding solutions.
• Engage in lending, credit risk assessment and structuring financial solutions for business clients.

Skills

Relationship management

Financial advisory

Credit analysis

Lending and credit risk assessment

Knowledge of SME banking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

MBA or postgraduate diploma

Certified Banker (CB)

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Job description

Overview

To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Growth Segment relationships through partnering for growth by proactively providing a high-end differentiated service and value-adding solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (FAIS aligned)
• A master’s degree (MBA) or postgraduate diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or Banking may be advantageous
• Professional certifications such as Certified Banker (CB), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) can be a plus

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in business banking, commercial banking, or corporate banking
• Proven experience in relationship management, financial advisory, or credit analysis for business clients
• Experience in lending, credit risk assessment, and structuring financial solutions for business clients
• Knowledge of SME banking, mid-market banking, or high-net-worth business clients is often required

Additional Information

• Directing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Following Procedures
• Account Opening & Maintenance
• Application & Submission Verification (Business Banking)
• Customer Understanding (Business Banking)