Agribusiness Manager

• Evaluate the economic value and risk profile of new business opportunities
• Maintain and improve the credit quality and profitability of the portfolio
• Deliver targeted, competitive and growth-focused sales and income initiatives
• Promote tailored banking products and services within bank guidelines
• Foster and enhance professional excellence through effective management of individual and team performance
• Execute annual business plans for the assigned customer portfolio
• Develop and manage a personal portfolio of key AgFS customers and referral partners
• Identify new business and referral opportunities
• Build, develop and leverage internal and external networks to support achievement of income targets
• Approve AgFS lending within delegated personal lending authorities
• Prepare and submit business lending proposals beyond personal authorities for approval
• Lead, mentor and coach Agribusiness Analysts
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct by complying with external legislation, bank standards and internal policies and procedures
• Ensure all personal training records are accurately maintained and kept up to date
• Coach, monitor and supervise direct reports
• Adhere to all internal operating procedures relevant to the role

• Experienced agribusiness banker with a relevant degree
• May hold a post-graduate professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, MBA or CIB
• Around 4-8 years’ experience in agribusiness banking and/or credit assessment
• Several years focused specifically on the agribusiness segment
• Strong understanding of agribusiness and farm management practices
• Strong understanding of AgFS products and services
• Solid track record in credit assessment, risk management and control

20% bonus