Overview
The Senior Coverage Banker : Agriculture ARO role sits within Absa Group’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) and focuses on expanding agricultural sector coverage across ARO markets. Agriculture is identified as a strategic growth area, and the role is designed to deepen client relationships and drive deal origination in this space. The successful incumbent will be a seasoned Coverage Banker with proven track record covering the Agri market across Africa regions and should exhibit the ability to engage with clients on a senior strategic level.
Key Qualifications & Skills
- Deal-making & Risk Mitigation : Proven ability to structure and close deals while managing risk.
- Banking Expertise : Strong grasp of banking products, pricing, and risk strategies, especially in secondary agricultural markets.
- Sector Knowledge : Understanding of macroeconomic trends in agriculture and commodities.
- Analytical Strength : Ability to assess opportunities and risks with precision.
- Stakeholder Engagement : Skilled in influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Education : Postgraduate degree in Finance or Economics preferred.
- Education (Required) : Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce and Management Studies.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Management : Handle and grow a portfolio of corporate agri clients across Africa.Opportunity Conversion : Identify and convert viable opportunities aligned with CIB’s target market.Credit & Risk Evaluation : Contribute to credit submissions and risk mitigation strategies.Sector Intelligence : Produce and share insights on agri trends and market performance.Client Solutions : Deliver transactional and funding solutions aligned with Absa’s client value proposition.Internal Collaboration : Maintain strong relationships with Product, Credit, and Coverage teams.Education & Diversity
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 demographic representation and add to the diversity of the workforce.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.
Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Finance and SalesIndustries : Banking and Financial Services#J-18808-Ljbffr