Job Description

To proactively optimise a portfolio of Wealth Clients with the objective of addressing their financial needs and ensuring client profitability as well as retaining the client base.

Hello Future Private Clients Private Banker – Rural Portfolio

Welcome to FNB, where we believe help is at the heart of human greatness. Our vision is to be a great business helping to create a better world.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• Stay customer-focused while demonstrating leadership in driving business growth and profitability

• Own and manage a portfolio of Private Clients, acting as the primary relationship contact and taking accountability for the growth, retention, profitability and overall quality of those relationships

• Manage risks within your area of responsibility while driving sustainable business growth

• Identify and capitalise on opportunities to expand the customer base with profitable Private Clients

• Achieve revenue and profit growth by managing and deepening existing client relationships, acquiring new clients, growing lending and investment balances and increasing transactional revenue

• Analyse and understand clients’ financial circumstances and banking needs to ensure FNB is appropriately positioned as their primary banking partner

• Identify opportunities across lending, transactional banking, investments and other relevant FNB and FirstRand solutions, connecting clients with the appropriate specialists where required

• Proactively manage client retention by identifying relationships at risk and taking appropriate action to retain and deepen valuable client relationships

• Apply sound knowledge of credit and financial principles to identify and structure appropriate lending solutions while effectively managing associated credit and portfolio risk

• Lead with strong relationship management, leveraging your knowledge of finance, credit and Private Banking to deliver exceptional client and commercial outcomes

• Proactively manage a geographically dispersed rural client portfolio, including regular outbound client engagement and travelling to meet clients where appropriate

• Communicate effectively, work independently and take personal accountability for your portfolio and results

• Demonstrate strong management, coordination and follow-up skills to ensure client requirements are completed efficiently while maintaining a customer-focused approach

• Build effective relationships across internal stakeholders and specialist areas to coordinate appropriate end-to-end solutions for clients

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have a relevant industry qualification or Commerce degree

• Possess 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar client-facing banking environment, ideally within Private Banking, Business Banking, Commercial Banking or Wealth Management, at a management or junior specialist level

• Have demonstrated experience in managing, growing and/or developing client relationships or portfolios

• Have strong knowledge of credit, risk management, banking products and compliance requirements

• Possess strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify opportunities to grow customer relationships across lending, transactional banking, deposits and investments

• Hold a valid driver’s licence and have own/reliable transport

• Are flexible and able to travel frequently across the regions serviced by the rural portfolio

• Demonstrate an understanding of the unique financial needs and opportunities of rural clients, including agricultural, business and personal financial requirements

• Understand the servicing requirements and operational complexities associated with geographically dispersed Private Clients

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with and build trust across diverse communities and establish long-term client relationships

• Demonstrate strong judgement, integrity, discretion and commitment to professional client service

   You will have access to:

• Networking and Collaboration Opportunities

• Challenging Work Environment

• Opportunities for Innovation

• Comprehensive support

• Continuous Learning and Development

   We can be a match if you are:

• Always doing the right thing – Fight for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outside the organisation

• Curious – Believe in insight, creativity, and its power to unlock value

• Deeply Invested – Take initiative and lead in your own right

• Valuing Differences – Be inclusive, gracious, humble, and respectful

• Building Trust, not Territory – Create a culture of collaboration and shared success

• Courageous – Speak up, challenge constructively, and contribute to a culture of bravery

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further.  Apply now!

• Location: FNB Premium Support – Windhoek Parkside – Private Clients

• Closing Date: 18 September 2026

• 5-Day work week

*All applications must be done via the Group’s application portal. To access the portal, click on the link below.

https://www.firstrandjobs.mobi/

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All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Groups s Employment Equity Plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfil 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.

 

Important Closing Date Note

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

19/09/26