Specialist: Capital Management at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• To provide high-quality execution, analysis, and reporting across regulatory capital monitoring and planning support, and ICAAP inputs.
• The AVP ensures accurate data preparation, strong variance analysis, and timely delivery of capital management outputs

Job Description

Capital Planning & Forecasting Support

• Build and maintain capital forecast models under guidance from VP/Head.
• Populate scenario templates and assists with buffer analysis and sensitivity runs (e.g., dividend, issuance, RWA growth, FX, impairments impacts).
• Produce forecast outputs for cluster/entity views (Solo, Bank Group, Group).

 ICAAP Inputs & Evidence Packs

• Coordinate and compile ICAAP quantitative schedules and evidence folders:
• capital adequacy and projections
• governance evidence and supporting documentation
• Maintain version control and ensure ICAAP schedules align to the latest regulatory reporting numbers.

Automation & Process Improvement

• Assist with automation initiatives (Excel/VBA/PowerQuery/PowerBI where applicable):
• define requirements with stakeholders
• document as-is/to-be process maps
• execute UAT scripts and reconcile outputs
• Improve controls: checklists, reconciliations, exception logs, and sign-off packs.

RDARR / BCBS 239 Controls & Data Governance

• Maintain data lineage documentation, reconciliations, and control evidence for capital reporting streams.
• Support audit and regulatory information requests through well-organised evidence packs and traceable working papers.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA), CFA, FRM/PRM, or equivalent NQF Level 7+.
• 2–4 years relevant experience in capital, regulatory reporting, treasury, risk analytics, or bank finance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong numeracy, analytical rigour, and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel; VBA/PowerQuery/PowerPivot desirable.
• Ability to communicate complex drivers clearly in writing (commentary).
• Good planning, deadlines discipline, and control mindset.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

End Date: February 9, 2026