Acquisition Banker needed at Investec

Description of the role 

• As a Western Cape business, we recognize our increased opportunity in the Winelands region and we have decided to continue to build out our presence from our existing base within Stellenbosch.
• Our aim is to strategically follow the increased client movement, driven by semigration as well as the continued urbanization of outlying areas within the Western Cape. Our Winelands strategy leverages itself on getting close to our communities, especially as our existing and potential clients move into these outlying opportunity pockets. 
• The success of the Winelands business has now driven further build out by increasing presence on the ground within the banking businesses, to get access to new client markets.

Role Description

Selling to and networking within a specific Investec target market to grow the client base and generate new business through a strong acquisitions focus. 

• Sourcing new business through specific networking & building key relationships 
• Sourcing new business through cold calling, extracting value from an existing client base, networking, and referrals.
• Meeting specified budget and targets per activity
• Presentation of products and services to clients
• Providing financial advice to clients on:
• Lending products: including Residential, Commercial Property, Secured loans
• Local and international banking requirements
• Treasury and forex
• Being a connector and an “enabler” for the clients’ needs into the other divisions of the Investec Group, eg. Investec Capital Markets, Investec Wealth & Investment, where and when appropriate.
• Meeting specified budget and targets per activity
• Identifying business opportunities and successfully introducing leads to other areas of the business ie. IWI, IFB etc.