Signature Relationship Manager
Paarl - South Africa
Job Summary
We are looking for a commercially driven and relationship-led Signature Relationship Manager to grow retain and deepen a portfolio of high-value and ultra-high-net-worth clients within our Private Banking segment.
This opportunity is suited to an experienced banking professional with a strong track record of building trusted client relationships understanding complex financial needs and delivering tailored solutions that create long-term client value. As the primary relationship owner for Signature clients you will provide a personalised high-touch banking experience across lending investments advisory and broader financial solutions.
The role is responsible for driving sustainable portfolio growth by deepening existing relationships identifying new business and sales opportunities and delivering solutions aligned to each clients financial needs. You will also ensure that client engagements and portfolio activities remain aligned to the Signature Banking value proposition the Banks risk appetite and applicable regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build manage and retain trusted relationships with high-value and ultra-high-net-worth clients through regular value-adding engagement and proactive portfolio management.
- Identify client needs and sales opportunities by analysing financial information understanding client objectives and recommending appropriate banking lending investment insurance and advisory solutions.
- Drive portfolio growth by acquiring new Signature clients deepening existing relationships and collaborating with internal specialists across relevant business areas.
- Structure and motivate credit applications including complex lending requirements while ensuring sustainable bankability sound due diligence and effective credit risk management.
- Retain client balances and wallet share through competitive pricing relationship ownership tailored propositions and proactive stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure all client interactions advice instructions documentation and portfolio activity are managed in line with FAIS compliance risk and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma (FAIS Aligned NQF7 or Higher) in Business Commerce Finance Banking or Economics.
- Must meet FAIS Fit and Proper requirements.
Experience Required:
- 5 to 7 years experience in relationship banking private banking affluent banking or a similar client portfolio environment.
- Proven experience managing high-value or ultra-high-net-worth client relationships.
- Strong track record in building long-term client relationships identifying sales opportunities and delivering client-led financial solutions.
- Experience in growing and retaining client portfolios managing revenue targets and deepening client value across banking lending investment and advisory solutions.
- Strong understanding of credit structuring client financial analysis risk management compliance and stakeholder collaboration.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information and Convincing People
- Interacting with People and Understanding People
- Seizing Opportunities and Pursuing Goals
- Developing Strategies and Providing Insights
- Interpreting Data and Making Decisions
- Developing Expertise and Producing Output
Technical Competencies:
- Banking Process & Procedures
- Commercial Acumen
- Customer Understanding ( Consumer Banking)
- Financial Acumen
- Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)
- Risk Identification
- Risk Reporting
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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 ... View more