Senior Coverage Banker: Agriculture ARO

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Gauteng is seeking a seasoned Coverage Banker to expand its agricultural sector coverage. The ideal candidate will manage a portfolio of corporate agri clients, convert viable opportunities, and provide insight on agri trends. A postgraduate degree in Finance or Economics is preferred, along with strong skills in deal-making and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to structure and close deals while managing risk.
• Strong grasp of banking products, pricing, and risk strategies.
• Understanding of macroeconomic trends in agriculture and commodities.

Responsibilities

• Handle and grow a portfolio of corporate agri clients across Africa.
• Identify and convert viable opportunities aligned with CIB’s target market.
• Contribute to credit submissions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Produce and share insights on agri trends and market performance.
• Deliver transactional and funding solutions aligned with client value proposition.
• Maintain strong relationships with Product, Credit, and Coverage teams.

Skills

Deal-making & Risk Mitigation

Banking Expertise

Sector Knowledge

Analytical Strength

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Postgraduate degree in Finance or Economics

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

This position sits within Absa’s Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) and focuses on expanding agricultural sector coverage across ARO markets. Agriculture is identified as a strategic growth area, and the role is designed to deepen client relationships and drive deal origination in this space. The successful incumbent will be a seasoned Coverage Banker with proven track record covering the Agri market across Africa regions. Should exhibit the ability to engage with clients on a senior strategic level.
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Key Qualifications & Skills
• Deal-making & Risk Mitigation: Proven ability to structure and close deals while managing risk.
• Banking Expertise: Strong grasp of banking products, pricing, and risk strategies, especially in secondary agricultural markets.
• Sector Knowledge: Understanding of macroeconomic trends in agriculture and commodities.
• Analytical Strength: Ability to assess opportunities and risks with precision.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Education: Postgraduate degree in Finance or Economics preferred.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management : Handle and grow a portfolio of corporate agri clients across Africa.
• Opportunity Conversion : Identify and convert viable opportunities aligned with CIB’s target market.
• Credit & Risk Evaluation : Contribute to credit submissions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Sector Intelligence : Produce and share insights on agri trends and market performance.
• Client Solutions : Deliver transactional and funding solutions aligned with Absa’s client value proposition.
• Internal Collaboration : Maintain strong relationships with Product, Credit, and Coverage teams.

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