Strategy and Business Development Manager

Job Description

To build and grow the business portfolio by identifying strategic partnerships, new business opportunities and products in support of the business strategy

Hello Future Strategy and Business Development Manager

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.

Role Purpose:

To partner and act as a high impact strategic partner and “right-hand” for the COO by translating the banks strategic vision into executable operational initiatives and deliverables; driving cross-functional business development, forging and deepening high-value internal and external relationships, to support the delivering of enterprise-wide solutions that accelerate revenue, optimise operations, and strengthen competitive positioning in the financial services sector.

Are you someone who can:

• Act as the COO’s trusted proxy in high-level internal and external engagements.
• Represent the organisation in operational and industry forums, ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing.
• Cascade relevant information to teams for adoption and execution.
• Coordinate the annual business planning process, including preparation of strategic briefs, presentations, and speaking notes for executive and board engagements.
• Maintain and continuously develop the Group’s operational strategic roadmap in collaboration with senior management, ensuring alignment with Group strategy and actionable workstreams with clear KPIs.
• Lead or support high-sensitivity deliverables such as crisis response, turnaround initiatives, and cost optimisation programs.
• Drive strategic deliverables, change management, and platform integration across operations.
• Conduct scenario planning and modelling for major operational initiatives, providing concise executive-level reporting.
• Identify and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency and productivity across business areas.
• Drive innovation and adopt industry best practices to ensure continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of legislative and compliance changes, leveraging insights for operational enhancements.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to manage expectations, share knowledge, and create buy-in for operational initiatives.
• Foster collaboration to achieve synergies and support strategic objectives.
• Analyse integrated business reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Use insights to measure success and realign tactical strategies as needed.
• Act as a role model for continuous professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Promote a development culture where successes, issues, and ideas are actively identified and shared.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Strategy, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in strategy, business development, or operational management

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Business Acumen & Growth Orientation
• Governance & Compliance Awareness
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working Environment
• Opportunities to innovate

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? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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

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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.

26/01/26