Manager, Private Clients at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

To drive and manage the profitable delivery of a pro-active, value adding sales, solutions and service platform through the Private Banking Suite in order to grow and retain high-value business. Leverage and optimise resources, business and market potential to maximise business growth, retention and profitability targets while minimising operational risk.
To be responsible for the day to day running of Private Banking suite/s and accountable for the attainment of the business objectives of the suite/s. Also responsible for liaising, communicating and forging relationships with business partners, with the objective of leveraging off these synergies. Maintain a high level of integrity and ethical standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant business related tertiary qualification, e.g. B Com is a pre-requisite.
• FAIS Aligned qualification
• Leadership and Management skills training, e.g. MDP is an advantage.

Experience

• A relevant degree plus general banking experience (5 -8 years) is essential.
• Experience in preparing and motivating credit applications is essential for arbitration processes.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and sales management is essential.
• Significant people management experience – leading teams and motivating people.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioural Competencies:

• Drives initiatives/projects with enthusiasm and commitment to obtain optimal results and ensure key objectives are met.
• Committed to achieve excellence. Sets high standards of performance for self and others and supports others to achieve these.
• Adapts to change and embraces dynamism of the market. Applies a continual learning approach.
• Focuses on continual learning and development for self and others. Assumes full responsibility for own learning and development in terms of knowledge, skills and leadership ability.
• Drives a culture which values questioning and challenging the status quo. Willingly explores and is open to new ideas/approaches.

Technical Competencies:

• Financial skills
• Information Technology skills
• Human Resources skills
• Marketing and Sales skills
• Operations, Banking skills