Head, Region, Business Banking Gauteng West

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 lead the design and execution of the Relationship Banking strategy for Business Banking with a strong focus on aggressive customer base growth through ecosystem acquisition and value chain expansion. This role is accountable for delivering integrated client solutions, driving portfolio performance, and enhancing the customer experience in partnership with Client Solutions and provincial teams.

The incumbent will champion the implementation, scaling, and commercialisation of business client value propositions and life journeys across local markets, enabled through platform-based client engagement models and multi-disciplinary squads. A critical component of the role is to embed the platform way of working and lead the associated people and culture transformation required across business centres.

This role calls for a strategic, client-obsessed leader who can drive market penetration, client retention, and profitability, while ensuring risk, governance, and operational excellence. Through data-driven decision-making and ecosystem collaboration, the role will accelerate growth and unlock new value for clients and the business.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Business Commerce

 

Experience Required

Business & Commercial Banking

Minimum 10 Years Significant business banking experience and managing a portfolio of clients. Experience in managing an income statement and balance sheet. Understanding of digital, open banking and platform integration.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Establishing Rapport
• Generating Ideas

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (Audit)
• Economic Capital Management
• Financial Acumen
• Product and Services Knowledge
• Risk Reporting
• Risk Response Strategy
• Risk/ Reward Thinking

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations.

We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or [email protected]