Specialist Financial Resource Management (FRM)

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent banking institution in Sandton is seeking an analytical professional to join their Group FRM team. This role provides essential support through data extraction, analysis, and reporting, helping shape capital allocation insights. Candidates should hold a degree in a quantitative field and possess 2-3 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or modelling. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for success. Join a team that values diverse talent while delivering impactful financial insights.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in analytical and data-driven tools.
• Solid quantitative and problem-solving skills required.
• Understanding of financial services processes and banking products.

Responsibilities

• Source, validate, and consolidate data from various sources.
• Analyse business data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in production of reports and management information packs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical tools proficiency

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving ability

Data interpretation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in a quantitative discipline

CFA or CA(SA)

Job description

Overview

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 role provides essential analytical and operational support to the Group FRM team. It focuses on accurate data extraction, consolidation, and analysis to produce high‑quality outputs used by senior team members to provide insights on capital allocation across the group. The role helps achieve the goal of maximising returns across the group and supports projects that benchmark performance and improve capital efficiency.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Data Gathering & Compilation: Source, validate, and consolidate data from multiple internal and external sources with accuracy and timeliness.
• Data Analysis & Insight Generation: Analyse financial, capital, and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support decision‑making.
• Management Information Preparation: Assist in production structured and insightful reports, dashboards, and management information packs for senior stakeholders.
• Project Support: Contribute to FRM projects by performing targeted analyses and preparing required outputs aligned to project goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather inputs, confirm data accuracy, and ensure alignment on recurring and ad‑hoc deliverables.

Minimum Qualification

Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Econometrics).

Preferred Qualification

Honours or Master’s degree; CFA or CA(SA) (or working toward these) advantageous.

Experience

• 2–3 years in quantitative financial analysis, financial modelling, regulatory analytics, or related functions.
• Experience in preparing management information reports.
• Exposure to financial services and cross‑functional collaboration.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong proficiency in analytical and data‑driven tools.
• Solid quantitative and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver within tight timelines.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to interpret large data sets and summarise key insights.
• Understanding of financial services processes, market developments, and banking products.

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (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.