Senior Business Manager

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager Executive (AVAF), the Business Manager coordinates and advances the work of the Office of the Head of Strategy, driving business performance, operational efficiency. The Business Manager represents the Office in delegated projects and initiatives that support the delivery of the Business Unit’s priorities and objectives.

Job Description

Accountability : Business Management / Enablement

• Support the Office of the ME and BU Head in operational administration / execution, working closely with the relevant forums across the Cluster, Functional and Control Units, this includes but not limited to MIS reporting, high priority business project implementation, strategy implementation, regulatory and other operational issues raised with the office of the ME.
• Furthermore, takes responsibility for the effective management of projects by coordinating the actions required , and provide specialist advice and support in assisting to manage and deliver on business initiatives.
• Develop an annual operations plan for the office of the ME, cascading plans into key events and calendar schedules.
• Assess suitability of all invitations to meetings or events which the ME receives against the BU calendar, business strategic priorities and diary permissions.
• Manage governance of the business unit including but not limited to the timely consolidation & distribution of meeting packs, documenting, and tracking action items to closure,
• Track matters affecting the office of the AVAF ME and the Business Unit generally, providing regular updates to the Cluster and other relevant forums.
• Respond to enquiries related to the office of the ME in a timely fashion.
• Build and maintain successful working relationships with all members of the Business Unit (BU) ExCo, Cluster and Control Function ExCo’s, and their respective teams. This includes being able to coordinate with a wide range of offices, staff, and stakeholders, both internal and external to the business.
• Anticipate, identify, and troubleshoot issues of concern or significance; exercise discretion to provide timely information and necessary updates across multiple stakeholders.
• Act as an operational filter to the ME, overseeing the management of the BU to ensure smooth operations and distribute issues to the correct level of operational management for resolution by identifying issues at hand and delegating to the relevant team.
• Ensure matters requiring the attention of executive leaders are thoroughly developed, researched, and evaluated.
• Prepare letters, scripts, and other communications on behalf of the AVAF ME
• Coordinate and / or oversee the scheduling of strategic events, meetings, and other requests to balance and address key institutional objectives.
• Support and sustain a culture of service, professionalism, and continuous improvement in the Office of the ME and the AVAF Business Unit.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the people manager and / or office of the ME.

Accountability : Strategic Governance Management

Accountability : Performance Reporting

Accountability : Stakeholder Management and Engagement

Accountability : Social Media Content Manager (OBO of the AVAF ME)

Accountability : Operational Risk Management

Minimum Qualification and Experience

Education

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

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 achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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