Chief Commercial Asset Finance & Growth

1001 Absa Bank; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank SA is shaping the next phase of Commercial Asset Finance by setting strategic direction, leading performance and developing financing propositions that help businesses acquire productive assets to grow.

In this executive role, you will drive portfolio strategy, profitability and sustainable growth, strengthen partnerships with Finance, Credit and Risk, and oversee governance, risk and end-to-end product delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Commerce, Finance, Business, Economics.
• Significant senior leadership experience in Commercial Asset Finance or related banking roles.
• Demonstrated accountability for a material commercial portfolio and product P&L.
• Strong knowledge of lending, asset-finance origination, pricing, credit and portfolio management.
• Experience leading senior and specialist teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Commercial Asset Finance strategy and portfolio performance.
• Lead the lifecycle management of customer-led propositions and product innovation.
• Strengthen origination and distribution through Business Banking teams and partners.
• Maintain governance, risk controls and a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Portfolio management

Executive stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Business growth

Product leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/Business/Economics

Job description

Absa Bank SA is shaping the next phase of Commercial Asset Finance by setting strategic direction, leading performance and developing financing propositions that help businesses acquire productive assets to grow.

In this executive role, you will drive portfolio strategy, profitability and sustainable growth, strengthen partnerships with Finance, Credit and Risk, and oversee governance, risk and end-to-end product delivery.