Relationship Manager - Corporate Banking

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Relationship Manager to lead the Corporate Banking division in Upington. Drive profitable relationships with corporate clients, tailor banking solutions, and manage portfolio growth with strong risk oversight.

Join a prominent financial institution in the Northern Cape. You will assess client needs, provide loans, treasury, and transaction banking options, and ensure exceptional client service while navigating regulatory and market changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5–7 years in corporate banking, relationship management, or related sales role.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the corporate client segment.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate clients with high satisfaction and retention.
• Understand clients' financial needs and offer banking products including loans, treasury, and transaction banking.
• Conduct thorough credit assessments and ensure adherence to risk policies.
• Prepare and present credit proposals to committees for approval.

Skills

Corporate banking

Credit analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

MBA or relevant postgraduate

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and dynamic Relationship Manager to lead their Corporate Banking division in Upington. This pivotal role involves developing and managing strong, profitable relationships with corporate clients, understanding their unique financial needs, and providing tailored banking solutions. You will be responsible for portfolio growth, risk management, and ensuring exceptional client service. This is a key opportunity to drive business development and contribute to the success of a prominent financial institution in the Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the corporate client segment.


• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate clients, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and retention.


• Understand clients' financial needs, offering appropriate banking products and services, including loans, transaction banking, and treasury solutions.


• Conduct thorough credit assessments and ensure adherence to the bank's risk policies and procedures.


• Prepare and present credit proposals to relevant committees for approval.


• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes impacting corporate banking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.


• An MBA or relevant post-graduate qualification is an advantage.


• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in corporate banking, relationship management, or a related sales role within the financial services sector.


• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing a profitable client portfolio.


• Strong understanding of corporate finance, credit analysis, and various banking products.


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to build rapport and trust with senior executives of client organizations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with attractive performance-based incentives and bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.


• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership development.


• Access to a wide range of banking solutions and expert support teams.


• Be a key player in the development of corporate banking in the Northern Cape region.