Current Vacancies at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• To deliver ops and administration services through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Job Description

• Administrative and operations support: Provide administrative and operations support and advice against standard operating procedures | Ad Hoc duties: Provide support to customers and team as required to ensure team performance on an ongoing basis | Compliance and Risk Management: Fulfil all activities in adherence to relevant control and compliance requirements, and quality standards | Administration: Effectively fulfil all required administrative duties, including tracking and reporting

Education

• Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• An opportunity exists in the Global Markets team of the Investment Bank for a junior economist who will be appointed to assist with data analysis, report writing and forecasts of macroeconomic variables for South Africa. This role is suited to a candidate with ideally a Master’s degree in Economics/Econometrics but strong candidates with a four-year economics degree may also be considered. The role is a stepping stone to learn more about the economic landscape of the South African economy and therefore ideal for someone with a keen interest in learning about the South African markets.

Job Description

The ideal candidate is likely to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in macroeconomic research coupled with the following key attributes:

• Strong communication skills, including both verbal and written, with previous experience in a client-facing role advantageous
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, along with the ability to identify the “so what?” in their analysis
• Meticulous attention to detail and conscientiousness
• A self-starter that can work both within a team and independently, and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to operate with the highest level of ethics and integrity
• Actively contribute to collecting and analyzing data, assist with presentations, conduct desk research while also contributing to reports on topical economic trends for South African markets.
• Work with experienced macroeconomist within the team on various trends and research projects within the South African economy.
• Support the research team with thought leadership and client interaction

Education

• Bachelor Honours Degree: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Job Summary

• Optimise the profit and economic value of portfolios of Small Business key account clients requiring low to medium complexity commercial banking requirements by focusing: a) origination efforts to acquire new clients; b) cross-sell to existing client base; c) coverage efforts to service clients in accordance to the segment CVP.

Job Description

Relationship Management:

• Own the primary relationship with the client by being the client’s main contact point for all corporate and investment banking needs.

Client Solutioning:

• Take overall accountability for service delivery by setting the rules of engagement for the cross functional team, which includes Transactional Banker, Credit Analyst, Segment Support Client Control Team, Client Service Consultant & Product & Sector teams.

Manager Risk Assessment:

• Take ownership of the portfolio's risk management by ensuring a good understanding of both the Bank's and the clients regulatory and compliance environments.

Education

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)