Area Manager (CT)

Job ClassificationRequisition - 142458- Melissa CloeteCluster - Nedbank Personal and Private Banking; Private and Wealth - High Net Worth DivisionLocations - Nedbank Clocktower Campus, V&A Waterfront, Cape TownClosing Date - 21 November 2025Employment Equity Statement - Preference will be given to Applicants from Underrepresented GroupsJob FamilySales and ServiceCareer StreamSalesLeadership PipelineManage ManagersFAIS AffectedFAIS Affected - YesJob PurposeWe’re seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to lead a diverse team of technical Wealth Specialists — individuals who bring Nedbank’s Connected Wealth vision to life. This role is pivotal in driving impactful growth, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of integrated wealth management at Nedbank Private Wealth.To provide leadership and manage sales, operations and mitigate risk to achieve growth in market share and profitablity through flawless execution on set strategy and to promote Nedbank brand.Job ResponsibilitiesLead and manage financial management functionDrive achievement of revenue targets by ensuring competitive agility and sustainabilityDrive achievement of market share targetsManage design of processes; systems and controlsManage portfolio functional efficiency; productivity and sustainability by ensuring integration of functionEnable cluster alignment to Nedbank Group strategic objectives by developing and leading the three- year strategic planning process and frameworkEnable optimal BU performance by developing and sharing BU performance analytics and providing insightsDeliver service to clients by ensuring that client expectations are understood and met.Build and maintain relationships with clients through regular engagement and knowledge sharingProvide value for shareholders by being prudent in credit granting throughout the economic cycleBuild relationships with internal stakeholders by identifying their information needs on credit performanceBuild and maintainrelationships with external stakeholders through informal and formal knowledge sharing and feedback based on the metricsDeliver service to clients by ensuring that client expectations are understood and metBuild and maintain relationships with clients through regular engagement Provide value for shareholders by being prudent in credit granting throughout the economic cycleBuild relationships with internal stakeholders by identifying their information needs on credit performance in a proactive mannerBuild and maintain relationships with external stakeholders through informal and formal knowledge sharingOptimise efficiency and embed correctManage performance of reports and hold them accountable for managing the performance of their reportsDrive to execute own and direct reports planned development by acquiring knowledge;Maintain a capable high performing team by identifying a talent pool through conducting career conversations and utilising the talent grid principles and developing talent retention programmes (e.g. rotation).Build depth of skills and knowledge in the team of managers by sharing knowledge and insight with team members; ensuring mentoring; coaching and day to day activities.Ensure continuous improvement goals are achieved by creating an environment whereby self; managers and team are encouraged to challenge the status quo by initiating constructive debates about work practices and areas for improvementImprove productivity and reduce costs by improving work processesContribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals and support business strategies that improve the corporate image by ensuring self; managers and team participation in Nedbank culture building initiativesEnsure transformational target are met through consideration of targets during the staff recruitment; retention and training process and utilising suppliers listed on the preferred supplier list for departmentParticipate and ensure managers encourage staff to participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy)Ensure issues raised in culture survey are addressed and results are improved by ensuring action plans are created.Deliver a world class service through others by ensuring a client centric culture through required interventionsIdentify areas of resource inefficiencies and promote optimisation through promoting multi-skilling and addressing capacity gaps by reviewing and improving work processesEssential Qualifications - NQF LevelMatric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred QualificationRelevant industry specific qualification in Finance or Sales.Essential CertificationsFAIS Regulatory Examination 1 qualification FAIS representative and preferably a Key Individual Minimum Experience Level5 years leading people in a related financial services industry.Technical / Professional KnowledgeFinancial Accounting Principles Relevant regulatory knowledge Relevant software and systems knowledge Governance, Risk and Controls Principles of project management Business administration and management Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms Communication Strategies Client service management Talent management Behavioural CompetenciesDriving for results Decision Making Coaching Influencing Planning and Organizing Earning Trust Building partnerships Driving for Results Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566