Senior SME Relationship Manager

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank Limited in Sandton seeks a Relationship Executive: Small Business (FAIS) to grow and manage a portfolio of SME clients with low to medium complexity banking needs. You will focus on new client acquisition, portfolio growth, and delivering an exceptional client experience in line with the Small Business CVP.

Based in Rosebank Mall, you will lead end-to-end client solutioning, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage portfolio risk, and drive profitability while meeting growth and

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a client-facing, target-driven financial services role.
• Strong understanding of SME banking and credit processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

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.
• Manage portfolio risk by ensuring compliance with regulatory and credit requirements (including FICA and NCA).
• Analyse financial statements and make sound credit recommendations.

Skills

SME banking

Relationship management

Credit analysis

Cross-selling

Client-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Honours advantageous

Tools

CRM systems

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Absa Bank Limited in Sandton seeks a Relationship Executive: Small Business (FAIS) to grow and manage a portfolio of SME clients with low to medium complexity banking needs. You will focus on new client acquisition, portfolio growth, and delivering an exceptional client experience in line with the Small Business CVP.

Based in Rosebank Mall, you will lead end-to-end client solutioning, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage portfolio risk, and drive profitability while meeting growth and