External Banker – High Net Worth (Private Banking) - Stellenbosch, Winelands

Job Title: External Banker High Net Worth (Private Banking)

Location: Stellenbosch Winelands
Division: Private Banking High Net Worth International Team
Type: Full-Time On-site with client-facing flexibility
CTC: R1.2M performance-based bonuses

Whats on Offer:

• CTC: R1.2M with strong bonus incentives

• Comprehensive benefits: medical aid pension and life insurance

• Client-facing autonomy with a strong support network and internal referral structures

• Opportunity to work with a market-leading private bank in a high-impact and influential role

• Base location in Stellenbosch with scope for local and international networking

Cultural Fit:

We are looking for intelligent energetic professionals with a natural flair for client relationships. You should thrive in high-performance environments enjoy working autonomously and have a strong sense of professionalism. A dynamic well-spoken and polished individual with a suited and booted appearance and spark in personality will excel in this role.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced External Banker to join the High Net Worth International team within a prestigious Private Bank based in Stellenbosch Winelands. The role focuses on relationship management and acquisition of high-net-worth (HNW) clients requiring the ability to understand complex personal and family financial structures and to articulate and deliver the Private Banks value proposition.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong deal structuring experience an in-depth understanding of wealth management and a natural ability to build trust and long-term client relationships. The successful candidate will work closely with internal investment wealth and specialist banking teams as well as collaborate with international geographies for cross-border client solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth clients focusing on retention and referral-based acquisition

• Build tailored banking solutions through an understanding of client balance sheets business and family structures

• Collaborate with internal teams across wealth lending and investment to deliver integrated financial offerings

• Connect clients with international banking divisions and leverage cross-border expertise

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in all client interactions

• Proactively identify new opportunities for structured lending wealth management and property finance

• ExperiencedPrivate Banker with deep client-facing exposure OR

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) CFA MBA or CIMA with 56 years in financial services

• Proven ability to network influence and deliver client-centric solutions

• Understanding of deal structuring offshore investment and complex financial arrangements

• Comfortable working with high-profile high-value clients in a fast-paced results-oriented environment

• Collaborative confident and skilled in cross-functional relationship-building

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Deal Structuring & Financial Planning

• Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

• Wealth Management & Structured Lending

• Strong marketing and cross-selling abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• High levels of analytical commercial and quantitative acumen

• Naturally sociable polished and professional in client engagements

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (CA(SA) MBA CFA or CIMA preferred)

• Minimum 56 years experience in financial services or private banking

If you are driven strategic and passionate about working with high-net-worth individualsand youre ready for a new challenge in private bankingwed love to hear from you.