Strategic Corporate Payments Lead

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African bank is seeking a Corporate Key Account Manager to manage corporate payment acceptance and drive client growth. The role involves engaging with corporate clients, overseeing the sales pipeline, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in payments or corporate banking, a strong educational background, and the ability to build long-lasting relationships. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the bank’s growth and success while supporting corporate clients effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in payments, merchant acquiring, corporate banking, or related financial services.
• Proven experience managing large or complex corporate clients.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment with product, operations, and risk teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth, profitability, and retention of merchant acquiring solutions.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned corporate merchants.
• Monitor operational performance metrics across assigned accounts.

Skills

Client Engagement

Sales Pipeline Management

Operational Excellence

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, or related field

Job description

A leading South African bank is seeking a Corporate Key Account Manager to manage corporate payment acceptance and drive client growth. The role involves engaging with corporate clients, overseeing the sales pipeline, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in payments or corporate banking, a strong educational background, and the ability to build long-lasting relationships. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the bank’s growth and success while supporting corporate clients effectively.