Business Manager, New York

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.

To support the Business Head to implement a broad range of programmes, projects and initiatives to achieve its strategic objectives and address delivery gaps, implement and maintain governance standards, manage business performance and financial measures and continuously improve operational efficiency of the team. Responsibilities are directed by critical business priorities of the Business Head/Chief Executive.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Business Commerce / Finance / Accounting

Experience Required

5-7 years experience managing broad range of projects to completion to achieve defined business objectives or metrics.

8-10 years experience in influencing stakeholders at different levels across a multiple of disciplines to achieve shared outcomes, specifically within a financial services environment.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Generating Ideas
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Business Acumen (P&C)
• Industry Knowledge
• Project Management (Project Mgmt)
• Risk/ Reward Thinking
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Written Communication