Local Market Head at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• We are looking for a commercially astute and client-led leader to take accountability for the performance, transformation and growth of a defined local market within Personal and Private Banking (PPB).
• This role is responsible for driving client value, leading multi-disciplinary delivery, strengthening market performance across financial and non-financial measures, and embedding integrated ways of working that support a platform-led business model.
• The successful candidate will bring strong branch banking leadership, sound financial and risk management capability, and the ability to lead people, performance and change at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive local market performance across client experience, revenue growth, operational efficiency and sustainable profitability.
• Lead and commercialise the consumer value proposition and life journeys across branch distribution, Private Banking and client engagement platforms.
• Build, enable and lead multi-disciplinary squads and integrated value chain collaboration to deliver holistic client solutions.
• Strengthen governance, risk management, audit outcomes and recovery planning to protect the sustainability of the local market.
• Lead people, culture and change initiatives that support transformation, capability upliftment and high-performance delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Commerce or a related field (NQF 7 or higher FAIS-aligned qualification)
• RE1 & RE5 required
• Must meet the regulatory requirements to act as a Key Individual

Minimum Experience

• 8-10 years’ significant branch banking experience, including management of a client portfolio
• Proven experience managing an income statement and balance sheet
• Strong understanding of digital banking, open banking and platform integration
• Experience driving client retention, market growth and commercial performance
• Experience leading teams, managing change and delivering results across a complex banking environment

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas and Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People and Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals and Inviting Feedback
• Making Decisions and Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals and Seizing Opportunities
• Understanding People and Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Change Management (HR)
• Credit Delivery
• Financial Acumen
• Mind of Customer Experience
• Risk Identification
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning and Reporting