Executive Business Development – Transactional Banking: Natural Resources, TMT and Industrials

1001 Absa Bank; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank Limited is seeking a commercially astute business development executive to lead client origination and revenue growth across Transactional Banking. You will drive opportunities, build trusted client relationships and collaborate across Product, Coverage and Regional teams to deliver integrated banking solutions.

The role requires 8–12 years in Transactional/Corporate Banking, a relevant degree and a proven track record in revenue generation within complex organisations.

Qualifications

• A strong commercial mindset and deep Transactional Banking expertise.
• 8–12 years' experience within Transactional Banking, Corporate Banking, Sales, Coverage or Business Development.
• Proven track record in client acquisition, business development or revenue generation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across priority sectors and client segments.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and strategic opportunities.
• Build deep expertise within designated sectors and client ecosystems and align growth plans.

Skills

Transactional Banking

Business Development

Client Origination

Sector Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance

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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a commercially astute and strategically minded business development executive to lead client origination, sector growth and revenue generation across Transactional Banking. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior banking professional who thrives on identifying new market opportunities, building trusted client relationships and converting strategic growth priorities into sustainable commercial outcomes. In this role, you will drive business development, client origination and strategic growth activities across designated sectors, industries and client ecosystems. You will play a key role in strengthening the Bank’s market position, developing sector-led client strategies and partnering across Product, Coverage, Corporate Sales, FI Sales and Regional teams to deliver integrated Transactional Banking solutions that create lasting client and business value.

Job Description

Your key accountabilities will include the following;

Business development opportunity and origination

Identify and pursue new business opportunities across priority sectors and client segments. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients and strategic opportunities.

Sector leadership and strategic client engagement

Build deep expertise within designated sectors and client ecosystems. Develop sector growth plans aligned to the broader Business Development strategy.

Commercial delivery, partnerships and integrated solutions

Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across target clients. Develop a strong understanding of client strategies, operating models and growth priorities.

Enterprise collaboration, people leadership and governance

Contribute to achievement of Business Development revenue objectives. Manage opportunity pipelines and maintain disciplined forecasting processes.

What we are looking for

A strong commercial mindset, deep Transactional Banking expertise and the ability to operate with influence across complex, matrixed environments. The successful candidate will be a confident relationship builder, credible sector specialist and ab outcomes-driven leader with a proven ability to originate opportunities, grow revenue and mobilise cross-functional teams around client priorities. If you are ready to play a pivotal role in advancing strategic growth, deepening client relationships and shaping the future of Transactional Banking, we would like to hear from you.

A relevant degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Banking or Business. A Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous. 8–12 years' experience within Transactional Banking, Corporate Banking, Sales, Coverage or Business Development. Proven track record in client acquisition, business development or revenue generation. Strong understanding of Transactional Banking products and solutions as well as experience operating across complex and matrixed organisations.

Education

Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: 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

At Absa, our story is not a single narrative. It’s thousands of individual journeys unfolding across Africa and beyond. From colleagues serving customers in local communities to teams shaping financial solutions across borders, Absa is built on people who bring their lived experiences, ambitions and perspectives into the workplace every day. Whether you’re starting your career, a seasoned leader or somewhere in between, your contribution is seen, valued and connected to something bigger. Our presence across Africa – which spans personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, and insurance – exists because of the people who show up in their roles with purpose. Across Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, our colleagues are shaping what Absa becomes in each market. Beyond the continent, teams in global offices and a technology hub support and extend the stories that prove that African talent can lead, influence and innovate on the global stage. At Absa, your story matters because progress is driven by human experience, not hierarchy. When people are enabled to bring their whole selves to work, they don’t just build careers. They help shape the future of Africa’s financial services landscape.