Functional Business Planning and Delivery Manager at RMB - Rand Merchant Bank

Job Description

• To provide expertise, advice and support to Functional Executives in articulating and coordinating the delivery of the business and risk strategy, project management and financial business plans of various strategic activities and supporting the delivery of key objectives.
• RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.
• United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.
• Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Are you someone who has an interest / experience in: 

Deliver Business Solutions:

• Analyze business needs and develop solutions to support the GM Structured Solutions Business objectives.
• Manage project implementations to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Support the development and launch of new products.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage daily operations, including process improvements, risk management, and compliance.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of technology and resources.
• Monitor and improve operational performance.

Strategic Alignment:

• Align with the overall business strategy of the GM Structured Solutions Business and Global Markets.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Collaborate with other teams across the organization.

Project Management:

• Manage projects within budget and on schedule.
• Ensure adherence to project methodologies and best practices.
• Track progress and report on project status.

Personal Development:

• Continuously develop skills and knowledge.
• Seek feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• In essence, this role requires a highly organized and analytical individual with strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. They must be able to work independently and as part of a team and have a strong understanding of the financial markets.

You will be an ideal candidate if you: 

• An understanding of the Structured Solutions Business in Global Markets
• A broad-based understanding of the different asset classes traded in Global Markets, including derivative products
• Experience in leading implementations of business solutions in a project environment
• Honours Degree or postgraduate qualification in finance or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a CIB environment

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging working
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are: 

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
• Love putting our clients at the forefront of what you do