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Banking Specialist

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for: FirstRand Bank Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Banking & Finance, Financial Consultant, Financial Sales, Financial Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

The Banking Specialist in Private Banking is a dedicated expert in financial products and services, focused on delivering customized solutions to ultra- and high-net-worth clients. The role involves direct client engagement to understand and meet their unique financial goals. Success depends on managing multiple complex processes and building trusted, long-term relationships through meaningful client connections.

Specialized Expertise

  • Providing in-depth knowledge in specific banking products (lending, deposits, cash management)
  • Developing customized banking solutions for complex and simple client needs
  • Staying current on regulatory changes affecting banking, lending, insurance and investment products
  • Staying current on product, process, benefits relating to banking, Iending, insurance, investment products
  • Ensuring a deep and thorough understanding of the First Rand Group overall capability to ensure clients are optimally serviced, solutions and introduces across the various FNB Business, RMB, Ashburton franchises
  • Serving as the technical expert for sophisticated banking arrangements
  • Banking Products and Services

  • Structuring sophisticated credit facilities (unsecured loans, lines of credit)
  • Arranging specialized mortgages for luxury properties or complex ownership structures
  • Creating custom deposit solutions with preferential rates
  • Implementing cash management strategies for non-trading entities
  • Facilitating foreign currency transactions and international banking needs
  • Short Term Insurance relating to Gap, Education, Home, Contents, Cars is applicable.
  • Client Support

  • Working alongside other specialists during client meetings
  • Explaining technical aspects of banking solutions to clients
  • Helping resolve complex banking issues or service concerns
  • Providing quick response to time-sensitive client banking requests
  • You will be an ideal candidate if you:

  • FSCA recognized Degree - NQF Level 7
  • RE5
  • 10 Years overall experience in the Financial Services Industry, of which 5 years of experience as a Private Banker or Private Advisor dealing with Wealthy HNW clients
  • Technical Knowledge

  • Deep understanding of banking products, services, and regulations
  • Knowledge of credit analysis and underwriting standards
  • Familiarity with cash flow optimization strategies
  • Understanding of international banking considerations
  • Understanding SDA, FDA, FIA and Specialist application to SARB/SARS for clearance applications
  • Understanding the Wealth Management philosophy
  • Understanding the Banks Insurance capability across Short and Long Term products
  • Analytical Skills

  • Ability to analyze complex financial situations
  • Skill in structuring creative banking solutions
  • Understanding risk management principles
  • Critical thinking to solve unusual client challenges
  • Collaborative Abilities

  • Working seamlessly with relationship team
  • Coordinating with operations teams for execution
  • Communicating effectively with compliance departments
  • Building rapport quickly with sophisticated clients
  • Ability to network with external collaboration partners, clients to grow the Bank client base
  • Additional Requirements

    In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.

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    Job Details

    Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

    31/01/26

    All appointments will be made in line with First Rand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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