Manager, Relationship, Growth (Agric & Business) (George)

About the role

Standard Bank is hiring a Manager, Relationship, Growth (Agric & Business), based in George, Western Cape. To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Growth Segment relationships through partnering for growth by proactively providing a high-end differentiated service and value-adding solutions. The ideal candidate A commercially savvy relationship builder with a passion for agriculture and a strong understanding of business banking. Someone who thrives on creating long-term value, builds trusted partnerships and knows how to turn opportunities into sustainable growth for clients and the bank.

Requirements

• A commercially savvy relationship builder with a passion for agriculture and a strong understanding of business banking. Someone who thrives on creating long-term value, builds trusted partnerships and knows how to turn opportunities into sustainable growth for clients and the bank.
• Minimum qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Agriculture or a related field (FAIS aligned).
• A master's degree (MBA) or postgraduate diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or Banking may be advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Banker (CB), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) can be a plus.
• Experience required
• 3 to 7 years of experience in business banking, commercial banking, or corporate banking.
• Proven experience in relationship management, financial advisory, or credit analysis for business clients.
• Experience in lending, credit risk assessment and structuring financial solutions for business clients.
• Knowledge of SME banking, mid-market banking, or high-net-worth business clients is often required.
• Agricultural knowledge and understanding of the value chain (crop, livestock, horticulture, agribusiness).
• Behavioural Competencies
• Articulating Information
• Conveying Self-Confidence
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Technical Competencies
• Account Opening & Maintenance
• Application & Submission Verification (Business Banking)
• Customer Understanding (Business Banking)
• Product Knowledge (Business Banking)
• Risk Identification