Private Banking Relationship Banker at Standard Bank, Cape Town
Standard Bank · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Standard Bank is looking for a Relationship Banker to join their Private Banking team in Cape Town. In this full time role you will build and grow relationships with high value clients, helping them with tailored banking, lending and wealth solutions. If you have 2 to 4 years of experience in financial services and a relevant NQF 7 qualification, this is a strong next step for your banking career.
About the role
What you will be doing:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Private Banking clients through proactive and value adding engagement.
- Drive portfolio growth by retaining clients, cross selling, delivering sales and identifying new opportunities.
- Understand client needs and recommend suitable banking, lending, wealth and digital solutions.
- Support quality credit applications, annual credit reviews and effective portfolio administration.
- Manage client queries, complaints, digital adoption, risk and compliance requirements in line with bank standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Commerce, Advanced Diploma or equivalent NQF 7 or higher qualification in Finance, Business Commerce, Accounting or a related field.
- Qualification must be FAIS recognised or FAIS aligned.
- Must meet the Fit and Proper requirements.
- 2 to 4 years of experience, with exposure to affluent, private banking or relationship managed clients.
- Experience in sales, service, relationship management, credit applications and financial solutioning within financial services.
- Sound exposure to client portfolio management, including identifying needs, recommending solutions and supporting retention.
- Experience in lending, credit processes, financial analysis and client reviews is advantageous.
- Proven ability to identify sales opportunities and deliver value adding solutions.
Job details
- Organisation
- Standard Bank
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Posted
- 3 November 2026 (4 days ago)
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is all about people and trust, so when you apply, show that you understand how to build long term relationships with clients who expect a high level of service. Highlight any experience you have with portfolio management, credit applications or recommending financial solutions. Standard Bank will likely want to see your qualification meets FAIS requirements, so make that clear on your CV. Before your interview, think about real examples where you turned a client's need into a solution or kept a relationship strong through a tricky situation. The bank values confidence and clear communication, so practice explaining your experience in a simple, straightforward way. Good luck with your application.
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