Description

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Banking Team Leader to lead and expand our banking operations across the broader Gauteng area. This is a strategic leadership role for a seasoned business builder who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving accelerated growth. This role requires a self-motivated individual dedicated to establishing and expanding a new client network under the Investec brand and being a business builder with willingness to travel.

The role will include the development of a strategy aligned with the national banking strategy. The successful individual will operate within a unique regional context, implementing plans within the regional context to grow the business. Leadership experience with a focus on delegation and self-management would be advantageous.

Key responsibilities

•    Strategic Leadership: Define and execute regional banking strategies aligned with national objectives, with a strong focus on growth and innovation.
•    Market Expansion: Spearhead initiatives to capture market share in Gauteng, identifying new opportunities and unlocking untapped potential.
•    Business Development: Build and scale banking operations, products, and services to meet evolving client needs and competitive pressures.
•    Data-Driven Strategy: Leverage data and analytics to inform strategic decisions, optimize performance, and identify growth levers.
•    Complexity Navigation: Lead through ambiguity and complexity, making informed decisions in uncertain environments. This would require being motivated to navigate the change and the unknown. 
•    Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners to enhance business outcomes.
•    Team Leadership: Inspire and manage high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence. 
•    Risk Management: Understanding of FSCA and FAIS regulations and a keen eye for ethical conduct.  
•    Product Uptake: Knowledge and promotion of full suite of Investec products and understanding of product mix to serve client's needs.

Experience, skills and capability

•    Relevant tertiary qualification required
•    Experience in leading and managing teams
•    Experience in Private Banking
•    Proven track record of applying a strategic mindset to business development concerns
•    Skilled in developing deep, people-centred and long-term relationships with clients
•    Comfortability in a role requiring high-mobility and travel through urban centres in Gauteng
•    Growth and sales mindset in support of developing the base for a new business

Investec Culture 

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.