Senior Relationship Manager (Muthaiga) at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya

Job Summary

• As a Standard Chartered Relationship Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing and developing relationships with high-profile clients to drive business growth and meet the bank’s strategic objectives. You will provide exceptional customer service with the provision of financial solutions while managing operational risk and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Engaging and Deepening Client Relationships

• Develop comprehensive understanding of high networth client profiles, including their assets, financial goals, and preferences to tailor interactions effectively.
• Utilize data-driven insights and analytics to identify and execute timely, relevant conversations that enhance client value and satisfaction.

Product Knowledge and Needs Identification

• Offer expert guidance on individual banking products including a diverse range of wealth management offerings tailored to meet affluent client needs.

Client Meetings and Deep Selling (Remote and In-Person)

• Conduct in-person meetings regularly quarterly, to address advisory requirements and strengthen client relationships.
• Seamlessly connect clients with specialist teams to meet complex or specific financial needs.
• Facilitate product setup, complete periodic Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews, and ensure efficient fulfilment and activation of banking services. 

The role holder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong client relationships which will translate into revenue and growth for the bank. 

The growth metrics measured include:

• Portfolio growth
• Growth in Products Per Client
• Increase in revenue per client
• Growth in number of clients
• Revenue growth
• Cost Management
• Service Excellence
• Operational Excellence and Compliance

Key Responsibilities

Servicing and Client Support

• Delegate routine servicing requests to Client Service Officers or Managers, enabling focused attention on high-value advisory activities. • Provide timely, client-centred support as required, addressing queries and ensuring exceptional client experience.

Acquisition via Referrals

• Engage referred prospects through detailed remote introductions and preparation, focusing on establishing trust and understanding their financial aspirations.
• Initiate follow-up engagement with high networth clients and senior executives (C-level) demonstrating advanced banking needs, ensuring clarity on services and onboarding requirements.

In-Person Client Engagement and Training

• Conduct face-to-face meetings to actively listen, assess client needs in depth, and propose suitable anchor and supplementary products to foster financial growth.
• Manage account setup including Customer Due Diligence processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Educate clients on utilising digital platforms (online banking, ATMs, Client Centres), empowering them with self[1]service capabilities for enhanced banking convenience. 

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the groups values and code of conduct
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

AML & CDD

Ensure that the Anti- Money Laundering requirements are followed as follows:

• Take all reasonable steps to verify and identify our customers
• Retain adequate records of identification, account opening and transactions
• Make prompt reports of suspicious transactions and suspicious activity using the right internal channels
• Raise awareness of Money Laundering prevention by training all staff/attending training sessions 

Skills and Experience

• Comprehensive Multi-Product Knowledge: In-depth understanding of a wide range of banking and wealth products tailored to affluent clientele, enabling confident product recommendations aligned to client needs.
• Market and Competition Awareness: Up-to-date insights into market trends, competitor offerings, and economic factors influencing customer decision-making.
• Exceptional Soft Skills to Engage Affluent Clients: Ability to build trust, demonstrate empathy, and nurture long[1]term relationships through exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Effective Communication and Presentation Skills: Articulate financial concepts clearly, tailoring messages to diverse audiences, and confidently presenting complex solutions.
• Negotiation and Objection Handling Expertise: Skilled in managing discussions, addressing concerns, and cultivating consensus for mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Strong Problem-Solving Abilities: Proactively identifying challenges or client issues and devising effective, timely solutions. 

Qualifications

• Academic Qualification
• CISI certification is desirable