Small Business Growth & Relationship Lead

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

Job summary

Absa Bank Limited in South Africa seeks a high-performing Relationship Executive: Small Business (FAIS) to grow and manage a portfolio of Small Business clients with low to medium complexity needs. You will lead new client acquisition, portfolio growth, and deliver an exceptional client experience in line with the Small Business CVP.

Based in Rosebank Mall, you will be the primary contact for clients, coordinating cross-functional teams including credit, product, and service stakeholders to

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as a Business Banking Relationship Manager with a large portfolio.
• 5+ years' client-facing, target-driven financial services experience.
• Strong SME/commercial banking, credit processes, and financial analysis knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Science, Economics, Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Grow and optimise a portfolio of Small Business clients through new business origination and cross-selling.
• Build trusted client relationships and be the main contact for all business banking needs.
• Drive portfolio profitability while meeting sales, growth and retention targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including credit, product and service stakeholders.
• Ensure portfolio risk compliance with regulatory and credit requirements (FICA and NCA).
• Analyse financial statements and provide sound credit recommendations.
• Deliver high service standards aligned to the Small Business CVP.

Skills

Relationship management

Credit analysis

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

Job description

Absa Bank Limited in South Africa seeks a high-performing Relationship Executive: Small Business (FAIS) to grow and manage a portfolio of Small Business clients with low to medium complexity needs. You will lead new client acquisition, portfolio growth, and deliver an exceptional client experience in line with the Small Business CVP.

Based in Rosebank Mall, you will be the primary contact for clients, coordinating cross-functional teams including credit, product, and service stakeholders to