High-Impact Small Business Banking Relationship Exec

1001 Absa Bank; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank Limited in Cape Town is seeking a high-performing Relationship Executive for Small Business (FAIS). You will grow and manage a portfolio of Small Business clients with low to medium complexity, focusing on new client acquisition, portfolio growth, and delivering an exceptional client experience in line with the Small Business CVP.

You will be the primary contact for clients, drive end-to-end solutions with credit, product and service teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as a Business Banking Relationship Manager with 150+ clients.
• 5+ years' experience in a client-facing, target-driven financial services role.
• Strong understanding of SME/commercial banking, credit processes, and financial analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Science, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly resilient, self-driven, and able to perform under pressure.
• Strong accountability for personal performance and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Grow and optimise a portfolio of Small Business clients through new business origination and cross-selling.
• Build strong, trusted client relationships and serve as the client's main contact for all business banking needs.
• Drive portfolio profitability while meeting sales, growth, and retention targets.
• Take ownership of end-to-end client solutioning, coordinating cross-functional teams including credit, product, and service stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales / growth

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Finance

Job description

Absa Bank Limited in Cape Town is seeking a high-performing Relationship Executive for Small Business (FAIS). You will grow and manage a portfolio of Small Business clients with low to medium complexity, focusing on new client acquisition, portfolio growth, and delivering an exceptional client experience in line with the Small Business CVP.

You will be the primary contact for clients, drive end-to-end solutions with credit, product and service teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while