Senior Coverage Banker

at  Absa Bank Limited

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
To identify and engage with new-to-bank corporate clients that do not have an existing banking relationship with a focus to acquire these clients’ banking business from competitor banks through selling the Bank’s corporate banking value proposition. The successful candidate will have:
Experience and Competencies
B-degree in Commerce, Sales & Marketing or Finance; and/or any other suitable academic field of study
Experienced Corporate Banker with 10 years track record in managing a portfolio of diversified clients operating in a wide variety of sectors OR experienced Investment Banker with 10 years track record in Driving Deals and executing on Revenue Producing transactions
“Rain Maker” – track record of growing the client portfolio or business portfolio as a result of effective up-selling and cross-selling; and seamlessly acquiring new-to-bank clients regularly
Basic understanding of all vanilla corporate banking products; and a strong understanding of Risk & Credit experience will be advantageous
General understanding of financial markets, banking, and relevant banking regulations
Role

Job Description

• Identifying of target clients within key sectors FMCG, Healthcare and Hospitality
• Originating and qualifying the opportunity
• Facilitating on-boarding process
• Seeking CREDIT approval for facilities
• Executing and implementing approved borrowing facilities, products, and services.

Education
Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertise

Please refer the Job description for details