Senior Public Sector Coverage Banker: Strategy & Deals

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 2,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group in Sandton seeks a Senior Coverage Banker to lead strategic relationships with state-owned enterprises, municipalities and public utilities. The role drives revenue growth through origination, structuring and execution of complex financial solutions across lending, advisory and capital markets.

The candidate will influence sector strategies, manage senior client relationships, and lead multi-product deal execution while ensuring risk governance and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• 12–18+ years of experience in corporate/investment banking.
• Proven track record in managing senior client relationships and revenue growth in Public Sector.

Responsibilities

• Revenue generation and profitability of client portfolio.
• Deal origination, pipeline strength, and conversion rates.
• Strategic client relationship management for a Pan African portfolio.
• Sector strategy execution and leadership in deal execution.
• Risk governance and portfolio health oversight.

Skills

Relationship management

Deal origination

Senior client management

Sector strategy

Risk governance

Leadership & coaching

Education

Postgraduate degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Job description

Absa Group in Sandton seeks a Senior Coverage Banker to lead strategic relationships with state-owned enterprises, municipalities and public utilities. The role drives revenue growth through origination, structuring and execution of complex financial solutions across lending, advisory and capital markets.

The candidate will influence sector strategies, manage senior client relationships, and lead multi-product deal execution while ensuring risk governance and regulatory alignment.