Specialist Public Sector

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Job Summary

The role supports strategic goals in the sector. It involves positioning Absa as the preferred financial services provider through thought leadership, stakeholder interaction, and sector-specific solutions. The role also focuses on business growth, risk mitigation, innovative solutioning and providing technical expertise.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Attract Quality New Business: Develop strategies, build client relationships, stay informed about products, complete applications, structure deals, and obtain necessary approvals.

• Market and Business Development: Identify new clients, perform financial analysis, structure acquisition terms, conduct due diligence, and ensure transactions align with the bank's risk appetite.

• Achieve Growth and Profitability Targets: Develop action plans, stay aware of market trends, generate leads, participate in marketing, and encourage cross-selling.

• Maintain Credit Risk: Manage risk profiles, adhere to credit policies, and assess client risk.

• Industry Excellence: Stay informed about financial products, analyse opportunities and risks, and share best practices.

• Networking and Relationship Building: Build relationships with stakeholders, develop client management plans, and maintain a stakeholder database.

• Support of Industry Affiliated Regional Managers & Relationship Executives: Implement engagement strategies, train sales force, assist with client retention, and mitigate sector risk.

• Career and Personal Development: Plan career development and participate in relevant training.

• Risk Management: Analyse sector specific entities, provide reports, conduct client needs analyses, manage high-risk accounts, and support disaster situations.

• Industry Excellence Information: Stay updated on industry changes, conduct competitor analysis, assist with sector-specific knowledge, and provide technical, economic, and financial information.

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Agribusiness management

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 advertised