Business Development Manager | Investment & Asset Management | Standard Bank
Standard Bank · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Standard Bank is looking for a Business Development Manager in Johannesburg who understands the investment and asset management space. You will build strategic client relationships, connect investment expertise with commercial execution and help grow the business. If you have 5 to 7 years of sales or client acquisition experience in asset management, this senior full-time role could be a strong next step.
About the role
Standard Bank is hiring a Business Development Manager to join its team in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This is a full-time sales role focused on building and managing relationships with key stakeholders while connecting investment expertise with commercial execution.
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of investment knowledge, client engagement and business growth. You will be expected to bring a commercial mindset and a proven ability to build and nurture strategic relationships that create long-term value for both clients and the business.
- Build and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Connect investment expertise with commercial execution
- Drive business development and client acquisition within the asset management environment
- Develop and nurture strategic relationships
- Create long-term value for clients and the business
Important application note: You will apply on Standard Bank's official careers site. Follow the link provided to submit your application through their own system.
Requirements
- First Degree in Business Commerce or First Degree in Finance and Accounting
- FAIS Representative certification required
- 5 to 7 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, or Client Acquisition within the asset management environment
- Strong understanding of the investment and asset management landscape
- Commercial mindset with demonstrated ability to build and nurture strategic relationships
- Behavioural competencies: Articulating Information, Convincing People, Developing Expertise, Developing Strategies, Establishing Rapport
- Technical competencies: Business Development, Client Value Propositions, Compliance, Continuous Process Improvement, Economic Capital Management
Responsibilities
- Build and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders
- Connect investment expertise with commercial execution
- Drive business development, sales and client acquisition within the asset management environment
- Develop and nurture strategic relationships
- Create long-term value for clients and the business
- Apply strong commercial judgment to support business growth
- Articulate information and convince stakeholders to support business objectives
- Manage compliance and continuous process improvement in business development activities
- Apply economic capital management principles where relevant
Job details
- Organisation
- Standard Bank
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Posted
- 28 October 2026 (1 week ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great fit if you already have solid experience in asset management sales or business development and you are ready to step up at one of South Africa's biggest banks. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your 5 to 7 years of business development experience in the asset management space and your FAIS Representative certification. In an interview, expect questions about how you build client relationships, how you connect investment products to real commercial results, and how you handle compliance in a sales environment. Be ready to discuss the investment landscape and give practical examples of deals or relationships you have grown. You will apply on Standard Bank's official careers portal, so double check that your profile and documents are up to date before you start.
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