Business Manager (agric) Graduate: Commercial Banking

Pretoria, Gauteng - Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Business Manager (Agric) Graduate: Commercial BankingRequisition Number-137983Closing Date- 28 February 2025Location-Gauteng, Cape (WC), Inland (Mpumalanga, Tshwane) and Coastal (KZN & EC & Free stateTalent Acquisition Consultant- Veronica ManyikeJob Family

  • Sales and Service
Career Stream
  • Relationship Management
Leadership Pipeline
  • Manage Self: Professional (MSP)
Job PurposeNedbank is seeking dynamic and ambitious graduates to join our Business Manager Graduate: Commercial Banking Programme. This programme is designed to develop future leaders in the banking industry by providing comprehensive training, exposure to various business functions, and hands-on experience in managing commercial client portfolios.Job ResponsibilitiesBy the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:
  • Acquire new commercial clients with annual turnovers between R30m and R1b through strategic prospecting and networking, driving market share growth.
  • Serve as trusted advisors to clients in specialized industries (e.g., Agriculture, Franchise, Fintech, Manufacturing) by continuously developing professionally and enhancing personal skills.
  • Stay informed about the latest economic trends and developments (e.g., green energy, sustainable agriculture) and leverage this knowledge to add value to client engagements and identify opportunities.
  • Identify acquisition opportunities through effective ecosystem analysis, unlocking value within the value chain.
  • Generate revenue by implementing proactive cross-sell strategies, utilizing specialized industry and banking knowledge, and managing key internal stakeholder relationships.
  • Conduct in-depth financial needs analyses to identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities aligned with business goals.
  • Perform regular portfolio reviews with clients to identify and unlock value-added opportunities that contribute to client retention.
  • Engage proactively with clients, adding value through tailored financial solutions.
  • Develop and execute a client engagement plan to ensure frequent interactions with all clients, aligning with Nedbank's growth objectives.
  • Build trusting relationships through regular interactions with key decision-makers within the allocated business portfolio.
  • Earn client trust by being a reliable financial partner, providing advice, and offering honest, consistent feedback on financial requests.
  • Act as a key interface for clients to the bank by maintaining a thorough knowledge of the bank's products, services, and solutions, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
  • Communicate client interaction feedback to internal stakeholders to address actionable items and take corrective action where necessary.
  • Recommend tailor-made solutions to meet clients' needs by gaining an intimate understanding of their business and consulting with relevant stakeholders.
  • Manage all business risks and ensure compliance by following regulatory requirements and the bank's internal policies and procedures.
  • Partner with the credit manager to manage the credit risk of the portfolio and minimize potential impairment risk.
  • Prepare and present large and complex credit applications, incorporating specialized industry knowledge and core banking principles.
  • Support the digitization of clients in line with the 4th Industrial Revolution dynamics.
  • Drive client awareness and solutions for sustainable development goals in line with Nedbank's purpose
Qualifications
  • Must have completed a BCom Agriculture Economics (HONS) or BSC Agriculture (HONS)
  • Candidates must hold an honors degree in Agriculture with average score of 60% or above.
Technical / Professional Knowledge
  • Communication Strategies
  • Negotiation skills
  • Governance, Risk and Controls
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Relevant software and systems knowledge
Type of Exposure
  • Conducting root cause analysis
  • Analyzing situations or data that requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
  • Developing ways to minimize risks
  • Influencing stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas
  • Working with a group to identify alternative solutions to a problem
  • Interacting with diverse people
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Interacting with various levels of management
  • Managing multiple project
  • Working within a team
Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566If you can't find the job you're looking for, activate job alerts to be one of the first to know when new positions open up.

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  • Job Id
    JD1380133
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pretoria, Gauteng - Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
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