Head of Trade Risk Distribution and Syndications at Absa

Job Summary

• Responsible for leading the Trade and Working Capital risk distribution and syndication function (including non-bank financial institutions & traders) within Absa group, covering all presence and non-presence countries. The role is responsible for driving both internal and external risk distribution of assets, and trade syndicated loans. External distribution will include distributing assets to Development Financial Institutions, banks and other non-bank FIs.
• Also responsible for (a) risk distribution and syndications strategies and activities, and (b) developing and implementing risk distribution and syndication strategies  that support the overall Transactional Banking objectives, enabling the   business to achieve the TXB objective of becoming the leading Corporate Bank in Africa.

Job Description

We are looking for your expertise to be part of this well-respected Transactional Banking team. 

Your primary purpose in this role is to lead the Trade risk distribution and syndication function by:

• Delivering innovative trade & working capital solutions to the targeted customers
• Developing and instilling the best-of-breed sales practices within the team
• Focusing on and driving customer value propositions (CVPs), client solutions and structuring, pricing management, deal support, credit risk management, relationship management, marketing, and impairments
• Developing the team through creating a platform for learning and growth
• Leading the team to achieve the agreed financial and non-financial objectives
• Managing stakeholder relationships across the bank to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the sales, risk distribution and syndication models.
• Driving thought leadership across sectors, segments and geographies

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: 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 advertised