Advisor, Agriculture

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.

To provide a professional advisory service to the agricultural market to support of the optimal management of the agricultural book / profitability in line with business objectives and risk parameters.

Qualification

• Business Commerce Degree

Experience 

• 5-7 years Relevant experience in diverse agricultural businesses, property valuation, economic and credit principles
• Experience in preparing and motivating credit applications is essential for arbitration purposes
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and sales management is essential

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People

Technical Competencies

• Banking Process and Procedures
• Client Retention
• Customer Acceptance and Review (Business Banking)
• Customer Understanding (Business Banking)
• Product Knowledge (Business Banking)
• Risk Identification, Risk and Reward Thinking