FirstRand

Corporate Client Group Head

Windhoek Full time

Job Description

To articulate and drive the strategy for the sector and has overall accountability for the effective management, growth and profitability of clients within the assigned sector portfolio.

To lead the overall account planning for the sector, and coordinating all product stakeholders to deliver on client plan and has overall oversight of sector team.

Hello Future Corporate Client Group Head

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

RMB Namibia is looking for a strategically driven Corporate Client Group Head to lead defined strategies across a high-value client portfolio.  This role carries full accountability for shaping and executing sector strategies, driving sustainable growth, and delivering superior client value through integrated, innovative financial solutions.

The Incumbent will play a critical role in deepening client relationships, unlocking complex deal opportunities and positioning RMB Namibia as a trusted parter within key industries.

Are you someone who can:

Develop and execute a clear, data-driven sector strategy that drives revenue growth, market share expansion, and long-term profitability. Lead the overall account planning for the sector and coordinate all product stakeholders to deliver on client plan and has overall oversight of sector leads and Relationship Managers across the segment.

Lead end-to-end client account planning, ensuring deep client engagement, tailored solutions, and strengthened long-term relationships. Drive financial outcomes by optimising balance sheet usage, improving returns, and embedding disciplined performance management across the segment. Align and coordinate product, risk, and support teams to deliver seamless, innovative, and client-centric solutions. Ensure robust risk management, regulatory compliance, and proactive response to industry trends and market dynamics.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

  • Are a holder of a Post Graduate Degree (Commerce, B Sc)
  • MBA holder – Advantageous.
  • Have a minimum 15 years working experience, out of which at least 5 must have been in a business leadership position in the banking industry.
  • Have an ability to implement strategic initiatives and P&L Ownership,
  • Have an ability to manage and lead a team of Sector Leads, and Relationship Managers
  • Broad knowledge of key sectors of the Namibian economy
  • Have an ability to understands, quantify and mitigate risk.
  • Have a demonstrated ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Have an ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Assertive with a good level of resilience.
  • Energized by Sales

Why Join us:

  • Executive influence and strategic impact
  • High performance culture
  • Opportunity to build and scale for exponential growth
  • A mandate to innovate and transform client experience

We can be a match if you are:

  • Always doing the right thing – Fight for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outside
  • Curious – Believe in insight, creativity, and its power to unlock value
  • Deeply Invested – Take initiative and be a leader in your own right
  • Valuing differences – Be inclusive, gracious, decent, and humble
  • Building Trust not Territory – Crete a culture of sharing
  • Courageous – We’ve built a culture of bravery by speaking our minds and encouraging others to do the same

Are you interested to take the step? Apply now to help shape the future of Corporate Banking in Namibia, we look forward to engaging with you further.

Group’s application portal:

Workday (myworkdayjobs.com)

Closing Date:  05 May 2026

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Namibia’s Employment Equity plan.The Group actively supports the recruitment and advancement of people with disabilities. We encourage that candidates voluntarily declare their disability and consult the Group should they require reasonable accommodation.

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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.

06/05/26

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.