Manager, Support, Premium & Growth Banking

About the role

Standard Bank Group is looking for a Manager, Support, Premium & Growth to lead a team of support bankers for its Premium and Growth Banking teams in Overberg. The role turns strategic Business Banking objectives into day-to-day plans and takes accountability for people management, compliance and client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Translate strategic Business Banking objectives into tactical plans aligned to the segment's client value propositions.
• Lead a team of support bankers delivering a client-focused support function to the Premium and Growth Banking teams.
• Build a strong understanding of what matters to clients, including agricultural businesses in Overberg and the surrounding Winelands.
• Take accountability for end-to-end people management, high-risk routine compliance and client relationships, ensuring effective service delivery, operational efficiency and sound risk management.
• Balance client relationships and business growth with sound credit and compliance practices.

Required profile

• A relevant degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or Agricultural Economics, preferably with a focus on agricultural business or banking.
• Relevant FAIS qualifications and regulatory requirements where applicable to the role.
• 5-7 years' experience in Business & Commercial Banking, including relationship management, team leadership, risk and credit.
• Experience leading support or relationship banking teams, with responsibility for performance management, coaching and staff development.
• Experience serving agricultural clients, with an understanding of seasonal cash flows, agricultural lending needs and sector-specific risks.
• Experience overseeing credit applications, compliance processes and client service delivery.

Required skills

• People leadership and performance management
• Tactical planning and execution
• Agricultural banking and client understanding
• Credit and risk management
• Compliance and operational oversight
• Coaching, development and accountability