Business Manager

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services   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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

NOTE: This role is not open to Relocation or Sponsorship. Isle of Man residents are eligible to apply.

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.

Minimum Qualification: 

• First Degree in Business Commerce
• First Degree in Finance and Accounting
• Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) - Preferable
• Chartered Accountant (CA) - Preferable

Experience Required :

• 5 - 7 years experience in Business Support
• Able to demonstrate experience managing broad range of projects to completion to achieve defined business objectives or metrics.
• 8-10 years
• Significant experience in influencing stakeholders at different levels across a multiple of disciplines to achieve shared outcomes, specifically within a financial services environment.

Key Outputs :

• Act as central point of contact and coordinate resources to manage projects and key initiatives.
• Advise stakeholders on risk management best practices, frameworks and parameters to promote operational resilience across the function.
• Collaborate with with key stakeholders (Risk, Internal Audit and Compliance) to understand required risk management practices to implement across the Business Area.
• Consolidate business performance measures to report a consolidated view of the overall health of the area in order to enable effective decision making.
• Consolidate the status reporting for all initiatives and metrics related to the implementation of strategic initiatives.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

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