Business Development Manager

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Harare, ZWE
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Drive growth of the Employee Value Banking proposition by identifying consumer clients’ financial needs, recommending tailored banking solutions, managing client relationships, developing business strategies, analyzing market opportunities, preparing proposals, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with product, operations, and compliance teams to deliver solutions and achieve acquisition, retention, and revenue targets.
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Company Description

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.

Job Description

To drive growth via the Employee Value Banking (EVB) proposition for consumer clients by identifying their financial and transactional needs and recommending suitable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Identify and analyse client financial and transactional needs to develop tailored EVB propositions
  • Recommend and present suitable banking solutions aligned with client objectives
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with consumer clients to drive engagement and retention
  • Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve growth targets within assigned portfolio
  • Analyse market opportunities and competitive landscape to identify new business development avenues
  • Prepare comprehensive proposals and presentations for client pitches and stakeholder reviews
  • Monitor and report on key performance metrics, client acquisition, and revenue generation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, operations, and compliance to deliver client solutions
  • Ensure all client interactions and business practices comply with regulatory requirements and governance standards

 

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce

Experience Required
Personal Banking
Personal and Private Banking
5-7 years
Experience in the design and development of client value propositions. Experience within CHNW/Business Clients distribution environment. Experience in the application of data management, advanced analytics, business intelligence and quantitative techniques.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches
  • Convincing People
  • Developing Expertise
  • Developing Strategies
  • Directing People
  • Empowering Individuals
  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Interacting with People
  • Making Decisions
  • Resolving Conflict
  • Taking Action
  • Team Working

Technical Competencies:

  • Business Acumen (P&C)
  • Financial Acumen
  • Interpreting Financial Statements
  • Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)
  • Written Communication

Skills Required

  • First Degree in Business Commerce or a related field
  • 5-7 years of experience in personal and private banking
  • Experience designing and developing client value propositions
  • Experience within a CHNW or Business Clients distribution environment
  • Experience applying data management, advanced analytics, business intelligence, and quantitative techniques
  • Consumer banking product knowledge
  • Financial acumen and ability to interpret financial statements
  • Written communication skills

Standard Bank Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Standard Bank Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Standard Bank Group.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave options span vacation, study, parental, compassionate/family responsibility, sick/short‑term incapacity, sabbatical, recognition and optional unpaid leave, subject to country practices. This breadth provides flexibility to manage family, study, health, and rest needs.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core protection includes medical cover and death/incapacity insurance, with many markets offering permanent health insurance and optional life/funeral or gap‑cover add‑ons. Wellness and counselling programs further strengthen day‑to‑day health support.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Formal remuneration materials emphasize equal pay for work of equal value, structured market alignment, and pay‑equity analyses alongside clawback/forfeiture provisions. This governance signals predictable, fairness‑oriented pay practices.

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The Company
HQ: Johannesburg
63,856 Employees
Year Founded: 1862

What We Do

As a brand with a legacy of 161 years in Africa, we have a deep understanding and belief in the boundless opportunities that this continent presents. Our vision extends beyond mere geography; it encompasses a profound recognition of the potential for growth that resonates within our people, customers, entrepreneurs, and all who share our unwavering commitment and passion for investing in Africa. With a presence in 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, we have cultivated a diverse community of the most skilled, innovative, and creative minds in the industry. Our purpose is to drive Africa's growth, acting as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic development in the regions we serve. We strive to improve the lives of our fellow Africans by conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner. As a trusted partner, we consistently set higher standards and aspire to become better with each endeavour. We are more than just a banking institution; we are a driving force behind Africa's growth. Join us on this transformative journey. Together, we have the collective power to propel Africa into the future, making tangible progress for all who proudly call Africa home.

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