Manager, Support, Premium & Growth

Standard Bank Group; Overberg Test Range; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group seeks a senior leader to translate strategic Business Banking objectives into tactical plans and to guide a team of support bankers delivering client-focused service to Premium and Growth Banking teams. The role includes understanding agricultural clients in Overberg and the Winelands and ensuring strong risk management and service delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in Business & Commercial Banking with leadership experience, and familiarity with agricultural lending

Qualifications

• Translate business strategy into clear team priorities and measurable actions.
• Lead a high-performing support team delivering client-focused service.
• Coach and develop staff to ensure consistent service and outcomes.
• Understand agricultural clients in Overberg and Winelands, including seasonal cash flows.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic Business Banking objectives into day-to-day tactical plans aligned to client value propositions.
• Lead a team of support bankers delivering client-focused support to Premium and Growth Banking teams.
• Build understanding of what matters to clients, including agricultural businesses in Overberg and the Winelands.
• Take accountability for end-to-end people management, risk, compliance and client relationships, while ensuring service delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills

People Leadership

Strategic Planning

Client Relationship

Coaching

Risk & Compliance

Education

Degree in Business/Commerce/Finance or Agricultural Economics

FAIS qualifications

Job description

• Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

• Translate strategic Business Banking objectives into day-to-day tactical plans aligned to the segment's client value propositions.
• Lead a team of support bankers delivering a proficient, client-focused support function to the Premium and Growth Banking teams.
• Build a strong understanding of what matters to clients, including agricultural businesses in Overbergand the surrounding Winelands.
• Take accountability for end-to-end people management, high-risk routine compliance and client relationships, while ensuring effective service delivery, operational efficiency and sound risk management.

Ideal Candidate and Abilities

• Translate business strategy into clear team priorities and measurable actions.
• Build an accountable, client-focused and high-performing support team.
• Coach and develop support bankers to deliver consistent service.
• Understand the needs of agricultural businesses in Stellenbosch and the Winelands.
• Balance client relationships and business growth with sound credit and compliance practices.
• Collaborate effectively with Relationship Managers and Premium and Growth Banking teams.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or Agricultural Economics, preferably with a focus on agricultural business or banking.
• Relevant FAIS qualifications and regulatory requirements, where applicable to the role.

Experience Required

• 5–7 years' experience in Business & Commercial Banking, including relationship management, team leadership, risk and credit.
• Experience leading support or relationship banking teams, with responsibility for performance management, coaching and staff development.
• Experience serving agricultural clients, with an understanding of seasonal cash flows, agricultural lending needs and sector-specific risks.
• Experience overseeing credit applications, compliance processes and client service delivery.
• People Leadership & Performance Management
• Tactical Planning & Execution
• Relationship & Stakeholder Management
• Compliance & Operational Oversight
• Client Service & Team Delivery
• Coaching, Development & Accountability