Standard Bank Group

Runs banking and financial services across Africa

Manager – Support - Premium & Growth

Retail & Commercial BankingPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeOverberg District Municipality, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A relevant degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or Agricultural Economics is required; a focus on agricultural business or banking is preferred.
Relevant FAIS qualifications and regulatory requirements are required where applicable to the role.
5–7 years of 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, including understanding seasonal cash flows, agricultural lending needs, and sector-specific risks.
Experience overseeing credit applications, compliance processes, and client service delivery.
Ability to translate business strategy into clear team priorities and measurable actions.
Ability to build an accountable, client-focused, high-performing support team.
Ability to understand the needs of agricultural businesses in Stellenbosch and the Winelands.
Ability to balance client relationships and business growth with sound credit and compliance practices.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Relationship Managers and Premium and Growth Banking teams.

Responsibilities

Translate strategic Business Banking objectives into day-to-day tactical plans aligned with 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 Overberg and 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.
Coach and develop support bankers to deliver consistent service.

Desired Qualifications

A relevant degree with a focus on agricultural business or banking.

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 Overberg and 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.

Key Competencies:

People Leadership & Performance Management
Tactical Planning & Execution
Agricultural Banking & Client Understanding
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
Credit & Risk Management
Compliance & Operational Oversight
Client Service & Team Delivery
Coaching, Development & Accountability

Additional Information

About the Company

Standard Bank Group

Runs banking and financial services across Africa

Standard Bank Group operates banking, insurance and investment businesses focused on Africa, serving individuals, families, businesses and institutional clients. Its services cover everyday accounts and payments, savings and lending, business finance, corporate transactions and investment banking. The group also manages insurance, asset management and wealth offerings that support clients through different financial needs and stages of life. Local banking operations connect with international centres and offshore hubs to support cross-border activity, trade and access to financial markets. Founded in 1862, the group is headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded: 1862

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