Manager, Relationship, Growth (Agric and Business)

Standard Bank Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a Manager for Relationship Growth in the Agric and Business sector. The role focuses on growing and retaining high-value client relationships, providing exceptional service, and developing tailored financial solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years of relevant banking experience. Knowledge in agriculture and financial advisory is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in business banking or commercial banking.
• Proven experience in financial advisory or credit analysis for business clients.
• Experience structuring financial solutions for business clients.

Responsibilities

• Grow and retain a portfolio of high-value relationships.
• Provide high-end differentiated service and value-adding solutions.

Skills

Relationship management

Financial advisory

Credit risk assessment

Knowledge of SME banking

Strong Agric knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting

Master’s degree (MBA) or postgraduate diploma

Professional certifications (CB, CFP, CFA)

Job description

Manager, Relationship, Growth (Agric and Business)

Job Overview

Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

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
• Strong Agric knowledge

Additional Information

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