Business Support Officer (GL7) - Business Banking

Listing reference: capbw_002037
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 8 November 2024
Position summary
Industry: Banking
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Windhoek
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
The Business Support Officer (BSO) performs varied, advanced and confidential administrative duties and projects in support of executive leadership within Business Banking.
Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level administrative support to the Executive: Business Banking as well as the Business Banking team ensuring the smooth operation of the departments day-to-day activities and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Business Banking.
  • Communication: Act as the primary point of contact between the executive and internal/external stakeholders. Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, prioritizing and responding appropriately.
  • Information Management: Organize and maintain executive files, documents, and records. Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
  • Meeting Coordination: Arrange and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring all necessary resources are available. Follow up on action items and deadlines.
  • Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support, such as managing expenses, processing invoices, and handling other routine tasks to facilitate the executive's workflow.
  • Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Maintain confidentiality of executive discussions, decisions, and documents.
  • Relationship Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, clients, vendors, and partners.
  • Problem Solving: Anticipate and proactively address potential issues or challenges faced by the executive. Take initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations for process improvements.
  • Project Assistance: Assist with special projects, initiatives, and events as assigned by the executive. Coordinate with other team members and departments to ensure successful execution.
  • Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in managing changing priorities and deadlines. Be willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the executive and the organization.
  • Prepare and update the monthly Business Banking reporting for the Commercial and SME segments.

Minimum requirements

Qualification
  • Advanced diploma or National Higher diploma in an Office Administrations/Business or related field OR a 3 - 4 year Trade Certificate or Diploma
  • 3 Year Degree or 'NQF' Level 7 equivalent qualification will count towards recommendation 
 
Experience

·      5 years executive/administrative support, business support, project management or equivalent related experience.

·    Strong verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skills, with ability to communicate to all     

    levels of internal partners and leadership to gather/convey relevant information.

·   Strong analytical skills and high quality of attention to detail, with ability to analyze data and trends to support

   performance enablement.

·  Highly organized and able to lead multiple priorities, proactively anticipate problems and execute solutions.

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