Relationship Executive Commercial Growth

Absa Group Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution is seeking an experienced Relationship Executive in Johannesburg to manage a portfolio of Growth Business key account clients. The role involves maintaining strong client relationships, driving financial targets, and adhering to compliance guidelines. Fluency in Afrikaans and 3-4 years of experience in a similar capacity are required. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate and challenge the status quo within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in Afrikaans are essential.
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience as a Relationship Executive (RE).

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of Growth Account client portfolio.
• Develop strong client relationships through regular visits.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies and manage risk assessment.
• Seek improvement in working methods and share best practices.

Skills

Fluent in Afrikaans

Client relationship management

Risk assessment

Sales origination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce or Management

Job description

Overview

Job Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Application Deadline : February 04, 2026

Job Summary

• Optimise the profit and economic value of portfolios of Growth Business key account clients requiring medium to high complexity commercial banking requirements by focusing:
• origination efforts to quire new clients;
• cross-sell to existing client base;
• coverage efforts to service clients in accordance to the segment CVP

Job Description

• Drive Financial Targets: Maintain primary ownership of a portfolio of Growth Account clients, differentiated by the level of complexity of the client base
• Relationship and Service Management: Actively develop strong client relationships. Conduct regular client visits in accordance with the Commercial Growth Account Value Proposition and initiate changes to ABB Product by providing input into product development to better service our clients
• Manage Risk Assessment: Adhere to the bank's policies and procedures and ensure compliance. Take ultimate ownership of the portfolio's risk management by ensuring a good understanding of both the Bank's and the clients regulatory and compliance environments.
• Collaboration: Constantly seek to improve ways of working by challenging the status quo and supporting an empowering climate within the team, sharing knowledge, experience, best practice and providing constructive feedback as required.

Requirements

• Fluent in Afrikaans
• 3 - 4 Years Experience as an RE

Education

• Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

End Date: January 31, 2026