At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver strategic solutions across multiple locations and influence decision-making.
- Company: Join Standard Bank Group, a leading financial services provider with a global impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a chance to work with talented professionals.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and networking.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in Africa's growth while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Business Commerce and 1-4 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Company: Standard Bank Group
Location: Mitcham, United Kingdom
Employment Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: 2026-08-14
Reference Number: 24667155
Employment Nature: Full time
Compensation: Competitive
Company Description: 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 offer 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 offices in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa.
Job Description: Responsible to manage a team enabling Business and Country Heads to provide fit for purpose solutions across multiple locations. Able to assess strategic priorities, affordability, implement and adapt solutions to suit the conditions across different contexts to influence and steer achievement of Group driven objectives. Priorities are determined with Business and Country Heads to achieve overall strategic objectives.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Qualification: First Degree in Business Commerce
Experience Required:
- 1-2 years - Business Support - Demonstrate ability to lead a team to enable effective delivery
- 3-4 years - Able to use established networks inside and outside the organisation to deliver shared outcomes
- Experience integrating initiatives across projects and target audiences to exploit economies of scale, shared learning and optimal resource utilisation
Key Outputs:
- Stay up to date on macroeconomic developments, trends, legislation, and industry regulations, to effectively translate data, information and operational insights into meaningful recommendations to influence strategic decision-making within the Business Unit (BU)/Group Function (GF)/Region.
- Facilitate the prioritisation of operational delivery and efficiency initiatives to maximise strategic impact and maintain oversight of strategic priorities, ensuring execution aligns with the BU/GF/Regional mandate and broader Group strategy.
- Prepare presentation packs and support thought leadership initiatives for insights and decision making.
- Serve as a proxy with delegated authority to represent the Executive in meetings, key initiatives, decisions, and stakeholder engagements, exercising judgment in balancing independent decision-making with escalation of matters requiring Executive attention.
- Track and monitor metrics and progress of strategic projects, proactively identifying delivery risks, escalating issues and making recommendations.
Additional Information:
Behavioural Competencies: Meeting Timescales, Articulating Information, Managing Tasks, Interpreting Data, Producing Output
Technical Competencies: Business Acumen (Audit), Leadership to Stakeholder Engagement, Mind of Customer Experience, Risk/Reward Thinking, Verbal Communication
Business Manager employer: Standard Bank Group
Standard Bank Offshore is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the Isle of Man where you can thrive alongside talented professionals in the financial services sector. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide numerous career-enhancing opportunities while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the banking industry and contribute to the growth of Africa, all while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant offshore location.
