Job Overview
Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
Location: ZA, KZN, Ballito, 1 Ballito Drive
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80416154A-0001
Date Posted: 8/11/2025

Job Description

To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Premium Segment relationships through partnering for growth using an ecosystem mindset to proactively provide a high-end differentiated service with premium solutions that add value.

Qualifications

1. Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, 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.

2. Work Experience

3–7 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.

3. Key Skills and Competencies

Strong relationship management and client acquisition skills.
In-depth knowledge of business banking products, including loans, trade finance, treasury, and cash management.
Financial analysis and credit assessment expertise.
Understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance in business banking.
Sales and business development skills to grow the bank’s portfolio.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to use CRM and banking software for client management.

4. Additional Requirements

A strong network within the local business community is often beneficial.
Knowledge of digital banking trends and how they impact business clients.
A track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and portfolio growth targets.
Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information
Convincing People
Developing Expertise
Directing People
Establishing Rapport

Technical Competencies:
Banking Process & Procedures
Business Process Improvement
Client Knowledge
Client Retention
Risk Awareness

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or TransactionFraudOpsSA@standardbank.co.za