Advisor, Agriculture
- Full-time
- Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
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 provide a professional advisory service to the agribusiness market to support of the optimal management of the agribusiness book / profitability in line with business objectives and risk parameters.
Qualifications
Qualification
- Business Commerce Degree
- Commerce graduate, preferably BSc Agric (Economics), B.Agman (Hons) or B.Comm (Agric) Honours
- Valuation certificate is an advantage
- A valid driver’s licence
Experience
- 3-4 Years Relevant experience in diverse agribusinesses, property valuation, economic and credit principles
- 1-2 Years Experience in preparing and motivating credit applications is essential for arbitration purposes Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control and sales management is essential
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies
- Generating Ideas
- Convincing People
- Making Decisions
- Thinking Positively
- Embracing Change
Technical Competencies
- Product Knowledge
- Interpreting Financial Statements
- Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
- Compliance
- Written Communication