Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Reporting to the Head, Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), the Business Manager role is a central point for managing the control environment for the CIB Business, ensuring strategic and operational excellence. The candidate’s key responsibilities will be to provide executive support to the Head CIB and key stakeholders in implementing business strategy, managing financial performance, adhering to governance standards and proactively managing risk.

First Degree required: Masters Degree will have an added advantage
 

Experience Required

1-2 years’ experience in business management/business support

• Broad understanding of business operating models and client engagement models
• Ability to establish networks inside and outside an organisation together information and influence key decision making.

Key Job Functions

• Overall Strategy: Implementing business strategies in tandem with the Head CIB and key stakeholders.
• Business Management/Financial Performance: Overseeing quality submissions of business plans, analysing financial and performance data, and leading initiatives that drive financial growth.
• Business Administration/Presentation: Coordinating data input from various sources, conducting in-depth research, preparing strategic presentations, and supporting key committee activities.
• Proactive Risk Management: Reinforce operational resilience & agility within the CIB risk appetite framework & parameters.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Managing Stakeholders
• Articulating Information
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Business Intelligence
• Client Relationship Management
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Presentation skills (Formulating business presentations)