Job Description

Company DescriptionStandard 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 provide a professional advisory service to the agricultural market to support of the optimal management of the agricultural book / profitability in line with business objectives and risk parameters.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsCommerce graduate, preferably BSc Agric (Economics), B.Agri Man (Hons), or B.Comm (Agric) Honours.FAIS compliant.Experience Required
Agribusiness
Business & Commercial Banking
5-7 years relevant experience in diverse agricultural businesses, property valuation, economic and credit principles. Experience in preparing and motivating credit applications is essential for arbitration purposes; Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and sales management is essential.Preferable/ AdvantagesRelationship manager in an Agric portfolio.Must have a valid driver's license.Additional InformationBehavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Developing Expertise
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

• Banking Process & Procedures
• Client Retention
• Customer Acceptance & Review (Business Banking)
• Customer Understanding (Business Banking)
• Product Knowledge (Business Banking)
• Risk Identification
• Risk/ Reward Thinking

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