Strategy and Business Development Manager

Job Description

Hello Future Strategy and Business Development Manager

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables—where innovation meets impact.

At FNB HSL, we're proud to offer Pension-Backed Loans, a unique product that empowers qualifying customers to use their pension savings as collateral to buy, build, or renovate a home. As part of our dynamic team, you'll join a purpose-driven environment that thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth.

In this role, you'll not only help shape and drive strategic growth, manage key initiatives, and support leadership in delivering on business objectives—you'll also lead the full Pension-Backed Lending team, guiding and empowering them to achieve our strategic goals. Your leadership will be instrumental in unlocking value for our customers, enhancing operational excellence, and driving innovation across the product lifecycle.

We're excited to have you on board as we continue to make a real difference in people's lives.

Are you someone who can:

• Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy and develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialization.
• Control expenditure and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
• Keep the relevant executive or manager informed of various activities within and outside the group and assist with documentation and reports.
• Identification of relevant trends and emerging issues to inform proactive decision-making and strategy formulation.
• Achievement of strategic and project objectives.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions.
• Manages risks in own area of responsibility.
• Creates solutions to meet customer demands to deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards.
• Identify and utilize opportunities for revenue growth to deliver on sales targets.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Related degree is preferred
• Must have 5-8 years lending product experience
• Must have strong Relationship management or Stakeholder engagement
• Must be based in Gauteng

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment that is progressive and agile
• Opportunities to innovate where iniative is taken and owned end to end

We can be a match if you are:

• Adaptable and curious
• Analyse complex data sets
• Thrive in a collaborative environment

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand 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.

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.

19/11/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand 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.