Manager, Business Development
The posting
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
To build and manage relationships with the relevant stakeholders by connecting investment expertise with commercial execution. Business Development Manager who brings a strong understanding of the investment and asset management landscape, a commercial mindset demonstrated ability to build and nurture strategic relationships. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of investment expertise, client engagement and business growth, and is passionate about creating long-term value for clients and the business.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification:First Degree
Field of Study:Business Commerce
Type of Qualification:First Degree
Field of Study:Finance and Accounting
Licenses & Certifications:FAIS Representative
Experience Required
5-7 years
Business development, Sales, or Client Acquisition within the asset management environment.
Behavioural Competencies
- Articulating Information
- Convincing People
- Developing Expertise
- Developing Strategies
- Establishing Rapport
Technical Competencies
- Business Development
- Client Value Propositions
- Compliance
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Economic Capital Management
Taken from Standard Bank Group's own posting, last seen live on 1 Nov 2026.
About Standard Bank Group
Personal, private, business, commercial, corporate and investment banking plus insurance and asset management, sold to individuals, companies and institutions in 21 sub-Saharan African countries and through offshore hubs in Jersey and the Isle of Man.
Pay schedule: Salaried employment inside the bank's business units, with income, policy and new-client targets written into the senior role, though no posting names a commission or bonus scheme.
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