Lead: ESG Commercialization at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Are you passionate about ESG? Do you thrive at the intersection of client engagement, product innovation, and complex transaction execution?
• We are seeking a visionary professional to join us as Lead: ESG Commercialisation, championing our efforts to elevate and expand the ESG commercialisation agenda across our Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business.

Job Description

In this role you will be accountable for:

• Coordinating, enhancing, and expanding firmwide efforts to drive our ESG commercialisation strategy in partnership with Product teams, Client Coverage, and Infrastructure (Risk, Credit, etc.).
• Working collaboratively across the business, supporting clients in their ESG journeys by providing deep ESG and product expertise.
• Originating ESG-aligned transactions and lead strategic client conversations, leveraging your cross-sectoral, product, and subject matter knowledge.
• Supporting the structuring and implementation of ESG-linked transactions, and lead the development of innovative ESG products and propositions with Product and Coverage teams.
• Partnering with Group Sustainability while independently driving the development of the CIB net zero plan, alongside Product, Coverage, Risk, and Operational teams.
• Developing engaging materials for client meetings, including market reviews, industry trends, and insights on investor and regulatory expectations.
• Supporting clients in crafting and refining their de-carbonisation and sustainability strategies.
• Seize this opportunity to shape the future of ESG within a leading financial institution. Join us and help drive meaningful change for our clients, our business, and our world.
• Apply now to become the Lead: ESG Commercialisation and accelerate your impact!
• Post Graduate Degree in Commerce or Finance (or equivalent required); Master’s Degree preferred
• Robust knowledge of banking and finance products
• Extensive experience leading and executing complex transactions
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and functions
• Strategic mindset and passion for ESG, sustainability, and innovation
• Highly developed knowledge of the ESG regulatory and reporting environment, especially regarding Banking and Capital Markets (TCFD, UN Principles for Responsible Banking etc.)

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

End Date: August 6, 2025