Relationship Banker, Private Bank

Standard Bank Group; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in South Africa is seeking a motivated professional to enhance client relationships in their personal banking sector. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of relevant experience and a degree in Business Commerce, Finance, or Accounting. This role focuses on improving client experiences and profitability through deeper engagement and understanding of client needs.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in personal and private banking.
• Branch banking experience with exposure to universal banking, BDC/Forex, credit, and overall client service.

Responsibilities

• Proactively promote a relationship-based offering to optimize client experience.
• Build deep relationships and create profitability for the bank.

Skills

Articulating Information

Customer Understanding (Consumer Banking)

Commercial Acumen

Team Working

Taking Action

Risk Identification

Education

First Degree in Business Commerce, Finance or Accounting

Job description

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

To proactively promote a deep relationship‑based offering related initiatives and activities aimed at creating value for the client and the bank (i.e. optimising client experience, building deep relationships and create profitability for the bank).

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce, Finance and Accounting

Experience Required

Affluent Clients: Personal and Private Banking

Years of Experience: 1‑2 years

Branch banking experience, with exposure to universal banking, BDC/Forex, credit and overall client service.

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulating Information
• Challenging IdeasConveying Self‑Confidence
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Impressing People
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Seizing Opportunities
• Showing Composure
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Understanding People

Technical Competencies

• Banking Process & Procedures
• Commercial Acumen
• Customer Understanding (Consumer Banking)
• Financial Acumen
• Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)
• Risk Identification
• Risk Reporting