Senior Small Business Banking Relationship Lead

Absa Group; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group is seeking a Relationship Executive for Small Business to grow and manage a portfolio of clients with low to medium complexity banking needs. You will acquire new clients, cross-sell services, and deliver exceptional client experiences in line with the CVP.

You’ll act as the primary contact, coordinating credit, product, and service stakeholders while ensuring risk and regulatory compliance. The role requires 4+ years in business banking relationship management, a strong track record

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Relationship Manager in business banking with 150+ client portfolio.
• 5+ years in client-facing, target-driven financial services role (banking preferred).
• Strong SME/commercial banking and financial analysis knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance; honours advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Grow and optimise a portfolio of Small Business clients through new business origination and cross-selling.
• Build strong client relationships and serve as main contact for banking needs.
• Drive portfolio profitability while meeting sales, growth, and retention targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for end-to-end client solutions and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Relationship management

SME Banking

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Tools

CRM systems

Credit assessment tools

Job description

Absa Group is seeking a Relationship Executive for Small Business to grow and manage a portfolio of clients with low to medium complexity banking needs. You will acquire new clients, cross-sell services, and deliver exceptional client experiences in line with the CVP.

You’ll act as the primary contact, coordinating credit, product, and service stakeholders while ensuring risk and regulatory compliance. The role requires 4+ years in business banking relationship management, a strong track record