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 develop, execute, scale, entrench and commercialize the Energy and Infrastructure strategy by deploying locally relevant client value propositions for Business and Commercial Banking Uganda. 

Accountable for the achievement of the sector's financial and non-financial metrics (e.g. client attrition, profit growth and return on investment, etc.) in line with Business and Commercial Banking in close collaboration all segment heads and Product PartnersLead the Energy and Infrastructure team to, source, prepare pitches and pull research on the Energy and Infrastructure sector to improve product and risk appetite initiatives.Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients and guiding the relationship managers in development and execution of client plans.Enable integrated ways of working and collaboration across the value chain (Corporate & Investment Banking, Personal and Private Banking as well as the various BCB segments) to deliver for the client.Develop critical and strategic relationships within the Private sector, Public sector and Development partners for lead generation as well as influence favorable policy changes for lending into the sector.Facilitate working partnership with Senior Credit Stakeholders to stimulate sustainable business growth without compromising risk and the quality of lending.Monitor the external environment to identify any trends and developments which might have an influence on the risk/ compliance environment or present a business opportunity. Define and own the sector and sub-sector risk appetite.

QualificationsFirst Degree in Business Commerce or related from a recognised Instituition8-10 years experience in Business and Commercial Banking, including the design and development of customer value propositions; identifying key drivers of income and cost lines.Experience in successfully growing the customer base, managing and growing a balance sheet and income statement. Proficient in the design and understanding of data management, analytics and business intelligence.Experience with products and processes across multiple segments and platforms.Experience in credit fundamentals and preparing credit papers. Understands the digital landscape and digitisation strategies that enable an enhanced customer experience. 

Additional Information

Technical Competencies:

Business Acumen (Audit)Customer Understanding (Business Banking)Sector KnowledgeProduct Knowledge (Business Banking)ComplianceRisk ManagementFinancial Acumen

Behavioural Competencies:

Challenging IdeasInterpreting DataDeveloping ExpertiseDeveloping StrategiesEstablishing RapportProviding Insights