Universal Banker

Standardbankgroup; Vredendal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Standardbankgroup in South Africa seeks an experienced Universal Banker to deliver client-focused service in a branch setting. You will engage clients, identify needs, and offer suitable banking solutions while meeting FAIS and compliance requirements.

Open and manage accounts, educate clients on digital channels, and support branch growth with a proactive sales approach. Strong knowledge of banking products and risk controls is essential for success.

Qualifications

• National Certificate or equivalent FAIS-aligned qualification in banking or related discipline.
• Meet FAIS Fit and Proper requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients across branch and related channels to understand needs and provide appropriate banking solutions.
• Identify sales and demand generation opportunities through client conversations, promote relevant banking products and channels, and contribute to branch sales and growth objectives.
• Open, amend, transfer and close client accounts in line with procedures, risk controls, KYC, POPIA and FAIS requirements.
• Assess client needs by reviewing account conduct, income and expenditure, scorecards and supporting information to provide informed recommendations.
• Educate clients on banking processes, digital functionality, self-service channels, product features and their rights and obligations in line with the Code of Banking Practice.
• Maintain accurate records and update required management information, adhering to team ways of work and contributing to a high-performing branch environment.

Skills

Client engagement

Sales experience

Cross-selling

KYC knowledge

FAIS knowledge

Banking product knowledge

Risk & compliance awareness

Education

NQF 5 FAIS-aligned qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced, client-focused sales consultant with a proven sales track record to join our branch banking environment as a Universal Banker. This role is suited to a confident frontline banking professional who can engage clients, identify needs, provide appropriate banking solutions and contribute to sustainable sales growth while delivering excellent client service and meeting all risk, compliance and FAIS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage clients across branch and related banking channels to understand their needs, resolve queries and provide appropriate banking solutions in line with service, product and legislative requirements.
• Identify sales and demand generation opportunities through client conversations, promote relevant banking products and channels, and contribute to branch sales and growth objectives.
• Open, amend, transfer and close client accounts in line with laid-down procedures, risk controls, KYC, POPIA and FAIS requirements.
• Assess client needs by reviewing account conduct, income and expenditure, scorecards and supporting information to provide informed recommendations and appropriate solutions.
• Educate clients on banking processes, digital functionality, self-service channels, product features and their rights and obligations in line with the Code of Banking Practice.
• Maintain accurate records, update required management information, adhere to team ways of work and contribute to a high-performing branch environment.

National Certificate or equivalent NQF 5 FAIS-aligned qualification in a field related to banking, financial services, commerce, sales, client service or a related discipline.

The candidate must meet FAIS Fit and Proper requirements.

Minimum Experience

• 3 to 4 years' experience in a branch banking, financial services, contact centre sales or client-facing sales environment.
• Proven sales track record with experience identifying client needs, promoting solutions, cross-selling and achieving sales or growth targets.
• Strong understanding of banking products, client servicing, account opening, application processing and customer acceptance requirements.
• Experience working in a regulated environment where adherence to risk, compliance, KYC, POPIA and FAIS requirements is critical.
• Confident client engagement capability with the ability to build rapport, ask the right questions, handle pressure and provide practical solutions.

Behavioural Competencies

• Examining Information and Checking Things
• Developing Expertise and Developing Strategies
• Exploring Possibilities and Generating Ideas
• Embracing Change and Seizing Opportunities
• Establishing Rapport, Interacting with People and Team Working
• Taking Action, Pursuing Goals and Meeting Timescales

Technical Competencies

• Application & Submission Verification (Consumer Banking)
• Banking Process & Procedures
• Client Acceptance & Review
• Customer Understanding ( Consumer Banking)
• Processing
• Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)