Growth Relationship Exec - Agri & Commercial Banking

absa; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa seeks a Relationship Executive to manage a portfolio of Agriculture and Commercial Banking clients within the Growth Segment. You will develop trusted client relationships, identify opportunities to deepen share of wallet, and deliver tailored financial solutions while maintaining risk and compliance standards.

The incumbent will work with specialist teams to provide exceptional banking experiences and achieve financial performance targets, engaging business owners and farmers to drive

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Agriculture, Business Management, or a related field.
• FAIS compliant or willing to obtain relevant accreditation.
• RE5 qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' relationship management experience within Commercial Banking, Business Banking, or Agricultural Banking.
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of Agriculture and Commercial clients.
• Demonstrated success in sales, revenue growth, lending, deposits, and client acquisition.
• Sound understanding of agricultural financing, commercial credit, risk assessment, and financial analysis.
• Experience engaging with business owners, farmers, and key decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Drive Financial Targets and manage a Growth Account portfolio with revenue, deposits, lending, and NIR growth.
• Cross-sell opportunities across the bank's product suite and develop growth plans.
• Build and sustain long-term relationships with Agriculture and Commercial clients.
• Conduct regular client engagements, site visits, and understand client objectives.
• Provide proactive, solution-driven financial advice and coordinate internal stakeholders.
• Ensure risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance adherence.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit assessment

Risk management

Business development

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Client relationship management

Sales experience

Education

Degree in Commerce

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in Agriculture

Diploma in Business Management

Job description

Absa seeks a Relationship Executive to manage a portfolio of Agriculture and Commercial Banking clients within the Growth Segment. You will develop trusted client relationships, identify opportunities to deepen share of wallet, and deliver tailored financial solutions while maintaining risk and compliance standards.

The incumbent will work with specialist teams to provide exceptional banking experiences and achieve financial performance targets, engaging business owners and farmers to drive