Job Title:Relationship Manager Banking

Location:Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a dynamic and commercially driven Relationship Manager to join a reputable banking institution. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on building strong client relationships, driving business growth, and contributing to strategic initiatives within a high-performance banking environment. Prior sucessfulexperience in banking/financial services sector in a similar roleis essential

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the banks client base, growing deposits and advances, and enhancing overall profitability, while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and client service.

Key Responsibilities:

-Proactively drive business growth across deposits, advances, foreign exchange, and overall profitability

-Identify and pursue new business opportunities within targeted markets locally and nationally

-Build, manage, and strengthen long-term client relationships

-Promote the banks international capabilities, particularly within foreign trade and investment

-Lead, mentor, and support Relationship Officers across branches to ensure alignment with business objectives and culture

-Contribute to strategic initiatives, including new branch development and business expansion

-Support the development and rollout of new banking products and services

-Ensure accurate and timely operational and financial reporting

-Maintain strict adherence to all regulatory and compliance requirements

-Uphold and enhance the banks brand and reputation in the market

-Foster a collaborative, high-performance working together culture

Qualifications Experience:

-Relevant tertiary qualification (minimum requirement: Bachelors degree)

-RE5 certification (essential)

-Minimum of 58 years experience within a banking environment

-Proven track record in business development and client relationship management

Key Competencies:

-Prior sucessfulexperience in banking/financial services sector in a similar roleis essential.

-Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

-Solid financial and sector knowledge, including exposure to Islamic banking products and markets

-Strong analytical and research capability

-Ability to simplify and communicate complex financial information

-Excellent sales, negotiation, and influencing skills

-Demonstrated ability to grow and manage a client portfolio