Provides Energy sector leadership for banking origination, solution development, and execution. Conducts market and client research, builds financial models, develops sector insights and presentations, supports deal teams and client proposals, tracks performance, builds industry networks, and ensures compliance with regulatory and business controls.
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 DescriptionTo provide sector leadership and expertise for the Energy sector across origination, solution development and execution by producing high-quality research, analysis, insights and advice that strengthen the client franchise and position the Bank as a trusted sector partner.
- Conduct sector, market and client research to identify trends, risks, opportunities and business drivers.
- Develop and maintain sector-specific financial and forecasting models that support insight-led decision-making.
- Produce sector reports, publications, presentations and advisory positions for client engagements and industry forums.
- Partner with relationship, product and deal teams to originate opportunities and develop compelling client proposals.
- Analyse target clients’ strategies, financial performance and value drivers to inform relevant solutions.
- Track client, sector and market performance indicators to support sustainable growth and pipeline conversion.
- Build strong networks across the sector ecosystem and represent the Bank as a credible thought leader.
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulatory requirements and business controls, while guiding colleagues on relevant standards and processes.
- A bachelor’s degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Business, Commerce or a related field from a recognised Institution.
- At least seven years’ relevant experience in banking, sector coverage, research, analytics, origination or a related commercial environment.
- Strong Energy sector knowledge, including an understanding of market dynamics, competitors, regulatory developments, challenges and opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience in financial modelling, quantitative analysis and preparing high-quality client or industry presentations.
- Experience working in cross-functional origination or deal teams and engaging with industry stakeholders.
- Strong computer proficiency and the ability to translate complex information into clear commercial insights.
Technical Competencies:
- Commercial and client focus
- Research, analytical and problem-solving capability
- Financial modelling and quantitative analysis
- Persuasive communication and presentation skills
- Collaboration and stakeholder management
- Initiative, execution discipline and results orientation
- Sound judgement, integrity and risk awareness
Behavioural Competencies:
- Developing Strategies
- Directing People
- Embracing Change
- Empowering Individuals
- Establishing Rapport
- Making Decisions
- Providing Insights
If you are a strategic thinker with deep Energy sector insight, strong analytical capability and a passion for creating client value, we invite you to apply.
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