Strategic Banking Growth & Partnerships Lead

absa; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa is seeking a senior business development professional based in Sandton to advise and support in practice formulation and to drive the group’s business advancement strategies.

The role focuses on establishing strategic relationships with key stakeholders, leading bulk acquisition initiatives, and gathering market intelligence to guide decision making while coaching a development-oriented team in a regulated banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce and Management Studies is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with industry leaders, regulators and policy makers as well as business partners that are key in the development of new ventures.
• Champion and manage business bulk acquisition strategic plan in line with Absa Business unit strategy.
• Collect market intelligence through research by reading articles, publications, internet, word of mouth and networking on a daily basis to keep abreast of market developments.
• Coach, mentor and manage team members toward driving business objectives and ensuring colleague development.
• Actively keep up to date with all relevant knowledge, legislation and developments within the business unit and banking industry that may have an impact on the Business Advantage.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Job description

Absa is seeking a senior business development professional based in Sandton to advise and support in practice formulation and to drive the group’s business advancement strategies.

The role focuses on establishing strategic relationships with key stakeholders, leading bulk acquisition initiatives, and gathering market intelligence to guide decision making while coaching a development-oriented team in a regulated banking environment.