YOUR

BEST
SELF
Interviewing
with RMB

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 LIBERATING
DIVERSE TALENT

LIBERATING DIVERSE
TALENT RMB is a company where people matter. It is a place where exceptional
people can create their own opportunities, challenge the unconventional
OUR COMMITMENT
and have a voice. This Interview Guide gives you a snapshot of what it’s
TO YOU like working for RMB and how to prepare for your interview to potentially
join our world.
REWARDING
ENVIRONMENT
GOOD BUSINESS. BETTER WORLD

WHAT WE VALUE Our purpose is to liberate diverse talent to do good business for a
better world. Our diverse talent is essential to the success of our
business, and collectively we believe in making a positive difference
to our clients and the societies in which we operate.
THE APPLICATION
PROCESS
We strive to live this purpose — from our Employee Value
Proposition and the way we engage with clients and the types of
business opportunities we undertake, to the solutions we bring for
YOUR INTERVIEW broader society.
At RMB we are doing more than just building a company – we
are building a community. We invest in both the personal and
professional development of our family members by creating an
environment for them to think differently and innovate to make
a difference in the world.
RMB is a place where exceptional people can challenge the
boundaries, create their own opportunities, make a difference and
contribute to RMB’s success.

This is also entrenched in our values. Our values have stood the
THINK BRILLIANT test of time over more than four decades.
PLACE TO WORK
From the moment that you join RMB, you become part of a proud
family with a rich history of corporate and investment banking in
Africa.

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 OUR COMMITMENT
TO YOU

LIBERATING DIVERSE
TALENT
Our Employee Value Proposition is our commitment to our people to
create the right environment in which they can grow, now and in the
OUR COMMITMENT
future. The Top Employers Institute recognised this commitment in
TO YOU its certification of RMB as one of the Top Employers in South Africa
for 2021.
REWARDING
ENVIRONMENT
ASPIRATIONAL BRAND PASSIONATE PEOPLE

WHAT WE VALUE Our prestigious brand is built
on our promise of Traditional
values. Innovative ideas. We
pride ourselves on our solid
THE APPLICATION
reputation for ethics, integrity
PROCESS
and trust.
Our passion for possibilities
and our entrepreneurial
mindset ignites energy in
others as we collaborate to
bring innovative thinking to
every solution.

YOUR INTERVIEW
PERSONAL GROWTH ENABLING CULTURE

We support RMBers in building We create an environment

THINK BRILLIANT their careers and striving for where people can thrive and
PLACE TO WORK excellence. We value, recognise push boundaries. Our people
and reward excellence. are supported by leaders who
empower and challenge them.

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 REWARDING
ENVIRONMENT

LIBERATING DIVERSE
TALENT RMB is a great place to come to work to every day. It is a rewarding
environment where people are inspired to go the extra mile and
OUR COMMITMENT
make a difference to our clients, our company and the community,
TO YOU and where they can reach their full potential.

REWARDING
ENVIRONMENT

WHAT WE VALUE
WE INSPIRE WE EMPOWER YOU WE VALUE OUR WE MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR
YOU TO GROW DIFFERENCES YOU WHILE ON CAMPUS
THE APPLICATION
PROCESS You are part of a leading Training and development Various programmes and Car wash, DIY shop, mother’s
Corporate and Investment bank programmes, leadership initiatives to promote and room, dry cleaners, prayer
with a global footprint through coaching and mentoring encourage diversity and room, tailor, restaurants, free
the FirstRand Group opportunities inclusion WIFI, wellness centre, gym
YOUR INTERVIEW

THINK BRILLIANT
PLACE TO WORK

WE APPRECIATE WE HELP YOU ACHIEVE WE DO GOOD BUSINESS WE SUPPORT YOU AND

YOU A WORK-LIFE BALANCE FOR A BETTER WORLD YOUR LOVED ONES

We celebrate and recognise Our blended work philosophy Our fundraising campaigns, Benefit from ;ife insurance,
milestone birthdays, long enables working from home investments in the creative ICAS, the wellness centre,
service and exceptional and the office with various economy and the environment banking products, financial ad-
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 WHAT WE
VALUE

LIBERATING DIVERSE
TALENT At RMB we are doing more than just building a business. We are
building a community of innovative thinkers who can make a difference
OUR COMMITMENT
in the world.
TO YOU

OUR CULTUREIS THE GLUE THAT BINDS US TOGETHER. IT DEFINES HOW WE WORK, WHAT WE VALUE AND WHAT
REWARDING WE EXPECT FROM OUR PEOPLE.
ENVIRONMENT
• We trust and empower people
• We hold people accountable
WHAT WE VALUE
• We recognise their achievements
• We reward them for exceptional performance
THE APPLICATION • We thrive on complexity
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• We respect the spirit of our agreements
• We strive to be good corporate citizens
YOUR INTERVIEW
WE ARE NOT ONLY FOCUSED ON HIGH-PERFORMANCE, BUT ALSO ON PEOPLE WHO ARE COMMITTED, DRIVEN AND WHO:

THINK BRILLIANT • Make a promise

PLACE TO WORK • Are deeply invested
• Value our differences
• Build trust, not territory
• Have courage
• Always do the right thing
• Stay curious
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 THE APPLICATION
PROCESS

LIBERATING DIVERSE
TALENT
Our purpose is to liberate diverse talent to do good business for a
better world. The application process entails six steps.
OUR COMMITMENT
TO YOU STEP 1
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW
Application and CV screening to match your skills with the role’s
REWARDING requirement.
• Re-read the job advertisement closely before the
ENVIRONMENT
interview
STEP 2
• Whether the interview is online or in person, be
prepared and ask relevant questions
WHAT WE VALUE Successful candidates to be invited for an interview.
• Think about how you want to make a contribution
to RMB in the future as you gain experience
STEP 3
• If it’s an online interview, ask about team dynamics
THE APPLICATION and the virtual and physical workplaces
PROCESS All shortlisted candidates will go through assessments.
• Ensure that all technology in your control works.
This includes computer and download speeds,
STEP 4
checking links and downloading Microsoft Teams
YOUR INTERVIEW (see Guideline Instructions)
Shortlisted candidates to be invited for a final interview.
• If there are online technical problems and the
interview is interrupted, don’t panic. Have plans in
STEP 5
place via a phone call or an email
THINK BRILLIANT
PLACE TO WORK • For online interviews, ensure your appearance
Offer will be extended to suitable candidate.
and environment is professional and approachable,
including your attire and the background appearing
STEP 6
onscreen

Successful candidate will be welcomed to RMB and onboarded

through our induction tool.

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 YOUR
INTERVIEW

LIBERATING DIVERSE
TALENT
If your application has been successful, you will receive an invitation
to attend a virtual or in-person interview. This is what you can expect
OUR COMMITMENT
during your interview.
TO YOU

REWARDING STEP 1 LEARNING MORE ABOUT YOU

ENVIRONMENT
Research RMB and the FirstRand Group During the interview we could ask you questions
Visit our website to find out more about RMB and the relating to your current position, career highlights and
WHAT WE VALUE FirstRand Group to show us that you are really interested formal education. We may also ask questions to learn
in working for us. more about you:

• We want to know about your authentic self, rather

THE APPLICATION
PROCESS than what you think we want to hear
STEP 2
• Are your current and future aspirations in line with
our strategy? If your intentions match our goals,
Be on time
chances are better that you will be a good fit and are
YOUR INTERVIEW First impressions count. Build in time to cater for any
likely to stay with RMB
possible physical or technical obstacles to meeting your
• Your experience and knowledge
scheduled appointment.
• Tell us more about how your life and work experience
THINK BRILLIANT as well as technical knowledge make you the right
PLACE TO WORK candidate for this role
STEP 3

Getting to know you At RMB we believe in inclusion. That means appreciating the
Think about your career aspirations, accomplishments, uniqueness that each person brings and ensuring that we create a
personal value proposition and why you really want to join place where everyone feels they belong, are heard and can make a
RMB. positive impact. Best of luck with your interview.
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 THINK BRILLIANT PLACE TO WORK.
THINK RMB

LIBERATING DIVERSE
TALENT

OUR COMMITMENT
TO YOU

“What we really want as an “The magic is in the “The candidates that

mix. It’s the mix of we look for are those
REWARDING
organistion is people who people who come from who can enhance our
ENVIRONMENT value stature over status - different places with culture. We’re looking
different perspectives for passionate individ-
professionals who want to who collaborate to find uals who are innovative
WHAT WE VALUE work together, who earn each really creative solutions thinkers with a can-do
other’s respect.” for our clients.” attitude.”

- ILKA DUNNE, GLOBAL - DHARSHNI PADAYACHEE,

THE APPLICATION - EMRIE BROWN, CEO LEADERSHIP LEAD INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND
PROCESS TRANSFORMATION LEAD

“You are going to have to be the custodian and the captain

YOUR INTERVIEW of your own journey. Be ready for that and approach it as an
opportunity.”
THINK BRILLIANT - JO MAHARAJ, COACHING AND MENTORING SPECIALIST s
PLACE TO WORK

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