Local Market Head at Standard Bank - UK

Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Branch banking leadership, Financial management, Risk management, Change management, Strategic planning, Client relationship management, Digital banking, Open banking, Platform integration, Operational efficiency, Revenue growth, Team leadership, Governance, Audit outcomes, Consumer value proposition

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description 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 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. Job Description We are looking for a commercially astute and client-led leader to take accountability for the performance, transformation and growth of a defined local market within Personal and Private Banking (PPB). This role is responsible for driving client value, leading multi-disciplinary delivery, strengthening market performance across financial and non-financial measures, and embedding integrated ways of working that support a platform-led business model. The successful candidate will bring strong branch banking leadership, sound financial and risk management capability, and the ability to lead people, performance and change at scale. Key Responsibilities: Drive local market performance across client experience, revenue growth, operational efficiency and sustainable profitability. Lead and commercialise the consumer value proposition and life journeys across branch distribution, Private Banking and client engagement platforms. Build, enable and lead multi-disciplinary squads and integrated value chain collaboration to deliver holistic client solutions. Strengthen governance, risk management, audit outcomes and recovery planning to protect the sustainability of the local market. Lead people, culture and change initiatives that support transformation, capability upliftment and high-performance delivery. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Commerce or a related field (NQF 7 or higher FAIS-aligned qualification) RE1 & RE5 required Must meet the regulatory requirements to act as a Key Individual Minimum Experience 8-10 years’ significant branch banking experience, including management of a client portfolio Proven experience managing an income statement and balance sheet Strong understanding of digital banking, open banking and platform integration Experience driving client retention, market growth and commercial performance Experience leading teams, managing change and delivering results across a complex banking environment Additional Information Behavioural Competencies: Challenging Ideas and Conveying Self-Confidence Convincing People and Embracing Change Empowering Individuals and Inviting Feedback Making Decisions and Providing Insights Pursuing Goals and Seizing Opportunities Understanding People and Valuing Individuals Technical Competencies: Change Management (HR) Credit Delivery Financial Acumen Mind of Customer Experience Risk Identification Risk Management Strategic Planning and Reporting Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

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Responsibilities

The Local Market Head is responsible for driving the performance, transformation, and growth of a specific market within Personal and Private Banking. This includes leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver holistic client solutions while ensuring strong financial, risk, and governance management.