Asset Finance Consultant

Absa Group; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group seeks a specialist to support the development and implementation of operational planning and associated service delivery processes within the Business Advantage unit.

The role emphasizes relationship management with industry leaders, regulators and partners, driving bulk acquisition strategies, gathering market intelligence, mentoring the team and ensuring compliance with banking regulations in a dynamic South African banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce and Management Studies is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with industry leaders, regulators and policy makers and partners.
• Champion and manage the business bulk acquisition strategic plan in line with Absa Business unit strategy.
• Collect market intelligence through research and networking to stay abreast of market developments.
• Coach, mentor and manage team members toward driving business objectives and colleague development.
• Keep up to date with knowledge, legislation and developments within the banking industry that may impact the Business Advantage.

Skills

Relationship Management

Delivery Business Development

Market Intelligence

People Management

Operations & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Belonging at Absa

Absa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. In support of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) commitments and Employment Equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants who may require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process to let us know so that appropriate support can be provided.

Job Summary

Provide specialist advice and support in the implementation/development of operational planning and associated service delivery processes, methods and techniques.

Job Description

• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain professional relationships through networking with industry leaders, regulators and policy makers as well as business partners that are key in the development of new ventures
• Delivery Business Development: Champion and manage business bulk acquisition strategic plan in line with Absa Business unit strategy
• Market Intelligence: Collect market intelligence through research by reading articles, publications, internet, word of mouth and networking on a daily basis to keep abreast of market developments
• People Management: Coach, mentor and manage team members toward driving business objectives and ensuring colleague development
• Operations & Compliance: Actively keep up to date with all relevant knowledge, legislation and developments within the business unit and banking industry that may have an impact on the Business Advantage

Education

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