Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. "Africa is our home, we drive her growthâ Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary goals and standard of excellence we intend to achieve in the medium term. With a heritage of over 150 years, we have an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries in subââ‰ÂÂSaharan Africa; fit-for-purpose representation outside Africa; and a strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). In line with the realities of risk, regulation, technology and competition that characterise our operating context, we continue to invest significantly in our diversified operations; our people and culture; our systems and infrastructure; and our brand. In doing so, we understand that our commercial success and social relevance over the long term depends on placing our clients at the centre of everything we do, and ensures that the outcomes of our activities are a catalyst for growth on this continent we call home. The long-term foreign currency ratings for The Standard Bank of South Africa, the single largest operating entity within the Standard Bank Group, are: Fitch Ratings BBB- (negative), MoodyâÂÂs Baa2 (negative) and Standard & PoorâÂÂs BBB- (negative). The group is listed on the JSE Limited, share code SBK, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, share code SNB. The largest bank in the world, ICBC, is a 20.1% shareholder in the group. Other than the 20.1% ICBC shareholding, 32.9% of Standard BankâÂÂs shareholder base is foreign. We subscribe to the Code of Banking Practice, a set of principles governing banking in South Africa and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and fairness.Job Description We are seeking an experienced and visionary Business Banking Regional Manager to lead and grow our Enterprise Banking business across assigned regions. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving regional growth, building and motivating high-performing Business Banker teams, and delivering exceptional results in a competitive financial services landscape. Lead, mentor, and appraise a team of banking professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement whilst maintaining high employee engagement - Develop and execute a comprehensive regional business strategy to achieve revenue targets, market share objectives, and sustainable profitability whilst maintaining regulatory compliance. Qualifications Type of Qualification: First Degree in Business Commerce, Finance, Economics, Banking, Marketing, or a related business discipline Experience Required Minimum 4 years' banking experience with at least 3 years in SME, Business Banking, Enterprise Banking, or commercial sales management Proven experience leading sales teams and driving portfolio growth, client acquisition, and revenue delivery Demonstrated experience in credit risk assessment, relationship management, and portfolio management - Experience working with branch and head office stakeholders to drive client engagement, sales activity, pipeline management, training, and business growth initiatives Strong understanding of banking products, services, sales processes, and client lifecycle management Ability and willingness to travel regularly across branches within the assigned region Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities with strong problem-solving abilities Professional banking, credit, risk, or leadership certifications (such as CPA or equivalent banking qualification) Knowledge of digital banking platforms and fintech solutions Experience in business development and client acquisition strategies Additional Information Behavioural Competencies: Articulating Information Directing People Generating Ideas Interpreting Data Producing Output Providing Insights Team Working Technical Competencies: Client Value Propositions Customer Understanding Customer Understanding Process Governance Verbal Communication Write Effective Communications
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Business Banking Regional Manager At Standard Bank Group
Banking / Financial Services
full time
Nairobi
Posted 1 month ago