Business Development Lead - Africa Growth & Partnerships

absa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank Limited in South Africa seeks a senior business development professional to design and implement a scalable operating model for growth. You will build relationships with industry leaders and regulators to unlock new ventures that align with the bank's strategy.

The role emphasizes delivering a strategic growth plan, leading teams, and ensuring strict adherence to risk and compliance policies across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with industry leaders, regulators and partners.
• Champion and manage growth initiatives aligned with Absa Business unit strategy.
• Collect market intelligence to keep abreast of market developments.
• Coach, mentor and manage team members toward business objectives.
• Oversee implementation of Group Risk and Compliance requirements within the operating environment.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Market intelligence

People management

Risk & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business/Commerce/Management studies

Job description

Absa Bank Limited in South Africa seeks a senior business development professional to design and implement a scalable operating model for growth. You will build relationships with industry leaders and regulators to unlock new ventures that align with the bank's strategy.

The role emphasizes delivering a strategic growth plan, leading teams, and ensuring strict adherence to risk and compliance policies across the organization.