Analyst, Client at Standard Bank Group

Job Description Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. “Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary goals and standard of excellence we intend to achieve in the medium term. With a heritage of over years, we have an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries in sub‑Saharan Africa; fit-for-purpose representation outside Africa; and a strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). In line with the realities of risk, regulation, technology and competition that characterise our operating context, we continue to invest significantly in our diversified operations; our people and culture; our systems and infrastructure; and our brand. In doing so, we understand that our commercial success and social relevance over the long term depends on placing our clients at the centre of everything we do, and ensures that the outcomes of our activities are a catalyst for growth on this continent we call home. The long-term foreign currency ratings for The Standard Bank of South Africa, the single largest operating entity within the Standard Bank Group, are: Fitch Ratings BBB- (negative), Moody’s Baa2 (negative) and Standard & Poor’s BBB- (negative). The group is listed on the JSE Limited, share code SBK, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, share code SNB. The largest bank in the world, ICBC, is a 20.1% shareholder in the group. Other than the 20.1% ICBC shareholding, 32.9% of Standard Bank’s shareholder base is foreign. We subscribe to the Code of Banking Practice, a set of principles governing banking in South Africa and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and fairness.Job Purpose: This role is responsible for conducting ongoing research and analysis on Energy & Infrastructure clients and Industry. Involvement in client relationship management, client information management, and continuous support in the credit process and related governance process for new business opportunities.This is geared towards enabling the Sector Head and relationship Managers to fully understand the clients business, identify potential business opportunities and interpret research findings and making recommendations regarding potential opportunities. Outputs: Adhere to applicable CIB policies, systems, processes and procedures to ensure the compliance and fulfilment of all relevant risk, regulatory and business control requirements.Build and / or update sector specific forecast / financial models to determine the competitive landscape of the sector and to generate analytics and insights (charts, dashboards) for use in sector insight reports, presentations, publications and pitches.‘Collate relevant information and data for the purpose of tracking performance metrics that inform client, sector and market trends to support the origination of sustainable solutions.Conduct primary and secondary research, collect, interpret and analyze client and sector data, developments and trends and maintain the Sector Coverage database to enable Sector Coverage tactics.Contribute and participate in deal team engagements ensuring relevant sector insights are considered and incorporated in execution documentation and presentations to drive the sector agenda.Contribute sector research, analysis, financial modelling and scenario planning towards the preparation and delivery of new business development presentations, proposals, pitchbooks and client presentations.Develop and maintain a proficient understanding of a specific sector and overall CIB value proposition to enable sector origination.Support the Sector Coverage team with preparation for and participation in relevant Sector Networking and Forum events QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications Type of Qualification: First DegreeField of Study: Business CommerceOther Minimum Qualifications, certifications or professional membershipsCFA, CPA, CIMA will be added advantage Experience Required 4 yearsExperience in research and analysis industryExperience in Banking, Financial Services or Business Consulting ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONBehavioral Competencies: Adopting Practical ApproachesChecking DetailsConveying Self-ConfidenceDeveloping ExpertiseDocumenting FactsInterpreting DataInviting FeedbackManaging TasksProducing OutputPursuing GoalsTaking ActionTeam Working Technical Competencies: Client Business CaseClient KnowledgeClient RetentionClient ServicingFinancial ModellingProduct Knowledge (Trading, Transacting)Quantitative AnalysisRisk Management