Senior Specialist: Structuring Analyst at Absa South Africa

Job Summary

• The Structuring Analyst forms part of the Active Portfolio Management team within PPB and supports the execution of portfolio optimisation initiatives, including portfolio sales, securitisations and other structured finance transactions.
• The role combines quantitative analysis, financial modelling and transaction execution support. It requires a strong understanding of portfolio risk and return dynamics, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into practical recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance financial, transaction and portfolio models.
• Perform quantitative analysis to support the evaluation, structuring and execution of transactions.
• Assist with transaction structuring, monitoring and post-execution reporting.
• Support capital, funding and portfolio optimisation initiatives across the PPB balance sheet.
• Analyse portfolio risk, return, capital and funding performance to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Develop quantitative insights into portfolio behaviour, credit performance and transaction outcomes.
• Support stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio forecasting activities.
• Prepare analytical outputs, recommendations and management information for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of structuring capabilities, methodologies and analytical tools within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline.
• Experience in financial modelling, pricing, analytics, structuring, risk management or related quantitative fields would be advantageous.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years financial services experience

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent financial modelling and quantitative capability.
• Strong understanding of portfolio analytics, credit risk and financial modelling principles.
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to convert analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders and functions

Education

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

End Date: October 8, 2026