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Bancassurance Commercial Manager

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Job SummaryTo research, develop, implement, monitor and support the Head of Bancassurance & Wealth in delivering and managing the Bancassurance & Wealth strategy and agenda for the business.

Job Description

Financial Performance management (50%)

Outputs:

Drive insurance income targets by product with the Sales network and other stakeholders.
Manages and provides oversight of all end to end insurances processes relating in the bank
Comply with the insurance industry requirements as per the act or legislation
Prepare Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Mis for the Head of Bancassurance &Wealth
Achieve annual sales targets as cascaded from the Head of Bancassurance & Wealth
Day to day monitoring of sales progress towards achieving targets daily, weekly, and monthly

· Budget accountability:

–Achieving annual product volume sales targets as cascaded from the Head of Bancassurance & Wealth
-Day to day monitoring of progress towards achieving targets is done monthly.
-Regularly communicate the sales growth vision & direction to all team (Tele Sales Agents) and other stakeholders
-Run virtual sales operations through the (tele-sales banking agents).
-Deliver sales for priority propositions across insurance products
-Implement lead management (CRM integration, lead scoring, SLAs, contact strategies).
-Set sales playbooks by segment (salary earners, youth) with scripts, rebuttals, and compliance guardrails.

Accountability: Product Management: – (40%)

Outputs:

Complete product research, development, and implementation process, including:
Engaging all relevant stakeholders
Building up business cases
Coordinating local product testing
Building a detailed local implementation project plan
Project managing local implementation
Reporting results
Monitor local competitor product activity and pricing by conducting bank branch visits. Report findings to the Head of Bancassurance & Wealth at least monthly.
On a monthly basis, prepare product income analyses by product for presentation to leadership and prepare sales initiatives to ensure adequate
Provides support to outlets and other functions on insurance issues to deliver excellent customer service
Interact regularly with internal service providers (e.g. Bancassurance Operations, Lending, KYC Helpdesk) to ensure fast and efficient service to customers (both internal and external customers)
Receive customer complaints from the customer experience teams and branches and create the responses for all complaints directly related to product issue
Interface with Bancassurance Operations daily to ensure that there is a broad understanding of the product processing requirements).
For the retail insurance products, work with the Head of Bancassurance (as custodian of Retail process maps) branch and sales teams (Personal Bankers and Relationship Managers) to ensure that appropriate sales processes are in place
Support branch and Operations communications to identified customers via Direct Mail and SMS Broadcasts
Deal with outlets, operations centers to ensure full understanding of the insurance processes & procedures
Be the main point of contact with all third parties relating to all retail customers’ insurance insurance products
Take inputs, feedback, and proposals from different team to upsell and right-sell products via digital customer lifecycle management, tele-sales agents and/or directly as & when required
Build and maintain strong relationships with the business & support teams for driving the sales driven customer obsession agenda within the Bank
Proactively develop relationships with key external stakeholders and vendors and key clients and external regulatory bodies
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships by working closely with key internal support and control stakeholders (Branches, Product Teams, Sales Team, Business Intelligence, Marketing, Risk, Compliance and Legal
Act as the escalation point to the Head of Bancassurance for unresolved queries and complaints from the branches.
Co-ordinate retail insurance product activities
Support all Bank departments on insurance matters
Ensure all necessary sales marketing materials are in place, compliant and distributed accordingly
Interact regularly with internal service providers (e.g., Insurance Operations, KYC Helpdesk, branch network) to ensure fast and efficient service to customers
Ensure that claims from customers are processed within the agreed standards and time frame
Report all repudiations, errors, and omissions to the Head of Bancassurance immediately and ensure the raising of discovered risk events timeously
Support in dispatching all policy documents for insurance products to all customers who have taken out insurance through the bank

Accountability: Risk, Governance and Control: – (30%)

Outputs:

Prepare an accurate insurance summary (register) within a month of portfolio renewal/anniversary for all clients in liaison with other stakeholders e.g. Insurance Operations
Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with product offerings and partnerships.
Ensure that all security held by the Bank on lending facilities are adequately insured
Ensure that the Banks Operational risk are fully insured wherever possible
Ensure timely identification of potential risks, losses, risk events and timely closure of identifies issues and closure of audit findings
Monitor adherence to agreed sales processes by conducting regular walk-through audits and checking documentation requirements. Report findings to the Head of Bancassurance & Wealth
Review and action the UN07 Report as per business requirement ensuring deadlines are adhered to
Ensure correct adherence to processes and procedures are adhered to by bank functions (e.g Insurance Operations, branch network)
Ensure all regulatory requirements are met in product development and customer servicing e.g. accounting returns, renewals, informing customers, correct customer onboarding and ensuring compliance to the insurance act, banking act and the FIA act
Adherence to processes and compliance to Absa policies.

Accountability: Product Training: – (5%)

Outputs:

Together with the Head of Bancassurance & Wealth and Network Heads, identify product training needs or skills gaps and ensure that the local Learning and Development team are made aware of the training needs.
Source training material for products from areas within Absa Group and from insurance partners. Work with Learning and Development to customize the material for local use.
Conduct formal training on products as required, directly to salespeople, operations and to Volunteer Trainers for Retail Products training.

Perform any other duties that may be required by the Head of Bancassurance & Wealth.

Role Specific:

Report writing skills
Presentation skills
Attention to detail
Training skills

Person Specific:

Communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong analytical and numerical skills for calculation of statistics needed in performance tracking
Well-developed project management skills
Good PC skills
Good interpersonal and networking skills
Change management skills

Education and Experience Required

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related field.

Required: Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance

Experience:

Minimum 5 years work experience.
Experience in an Insurance industry is an added advantage

Knowledge & Skills:

Essential

A comprehensive knowledge of Absa Retail products and systems that support them.
A detailed understanding of product offerings in the wide financial services industry.
Knowledge of Absa Retail strategy and policies.
Detailed knowledge of consumer behaviour, marketing techniques and evolving trends.
A detailed understanding of local industry advisory, regulatory and professional bodies
Knowledge of market trends and competitive landscapes
Lead generation, prospecting and closing deals
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Proficiency in conducting market research analyzing industry trends
Effective communication and presentation skills
Ability to articulate value propositions and services to potential clients
Identifying opportunities for growth and expansion
Ability to influence key decision makers to secure business opportunities and partnerships
Understanding of insurance underwriting to assess risk and determine appropriate solutions
Experience in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Willingness to adapt to evolving and emerging insurance landscape
Identify innovative approaches to meet market demands and stay ahead of competitors

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AR Treasury – Funds Transfer Pricing Specialist

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Job SummaryThe purpose of the role is act to provide critical support to the AR funds transfer pricing (FTP) team at Centre and across the AR Region. This entails performing detailed calculations, modelling and analysis in relation to the pricing of AR related assets and liabilities, in line with the AR FTP framework

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Implement coherent management information solutions and produce necessary reports to improve the understanding and transparency of FTP on business P&L, engaging Treaury, Finance and Technology stakeholders as required.
Produce monthly Management Information required to track and explain monthly FTP results with ARO Treasurer and Country FTP leads, ensuring that FTP impacts on Business are fully understood, including performance to budgets and financial plans.
Support the AR Treaury Behavioural modelling requirements – Work closely with the Country Treasury teams to advise on potential enhancements to risk methodologies and models used to determine the behavioural profile of products. This includes determining any new methodologies required to support new products.
Support the ,odelling of the behavioural profiles for the relevant asset and liability products and lead engagement with Finance and business to review, challenges, approve and implement the results.
Establish strong working relationships with ARO Treasury and Business leads, developing an understanding of growth strategies, business challenges and distribution channels, and the changes required to FTP in country.
Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of business outlooks and the projected FTP impact on business. Monitor performance on a current and projected basis and determine and advise the Heads of FTP of potential actions that can be taken to support business and treasury targets.
Provide key FTP inputs into planning and budgeting process, working with finance team. Scrutinise inputs and results for reasonableness

Education and experience required

B-degree
5 years (Technical/Managerial) Finance; Balance Sheet management experience; SAS or equivalent modelling

Knowledge and skills: (Maximum of 6)

Highly numerate with a strong analytical background.
Strong experience with senior management reporting, influence and stakeholder management
SAS or equivalent Modelling and Balance Sheet management experience
Banking experience in a treasury environment, risk or finance

Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)

Sound attention to detail and diligent in managing processes to a high standard
Keen interest in developing technical skills in risk management and the impact of in-country market dynamics on FTP
Good communicator and able to present technical content in a meaningful manner to management
Well organised and able to manage multiple responsibilities to deadlines
Able to interact efficiently and professionally with business stakeholders.

EducationBachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Head Market Data Vendor and Commercial Management

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Job SummaryThe Executive Head Market Data Management is the first line business owner accountable for the end to end delivery, governance, and optimisation of market data services across Global Markets. The role ensures that market data platforms and services effectively support electronic trading, quantitative research, pricing, risk management, and broader Global Markets stakeholders. Balancing regulatory and operational risk management with innovation, scalability, and cost efficiency, the role owns the commercial, operational, engineering, and governance dimensions of market data. It ensures market data is fit for purpose, resilient, compliant, and strategically aligned to the bank’s trading and risk objectives. The role provides single-point executive accountability for market data as a critical production service, ensuring resilience, regulatory compliance, cost discipline, and alignment to the bank’s technology strategy while enabling data-driven decision-making and front-office performance

Job Description

Strategy, Governance and Oversight

Defining and owning the Global Markets market data strategy aligned to business objectives and enterprise technology strategy.
Acting as first-line accountable owner for market data across Global Markets.
Ensuring compliance with vendor contracts, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Owning audit readiness, regulatory responses, and ongoing control assurance for market data.
Providing executive-level reporting on market data cost, risk, service performance, and strategic initiatives.

Vendor and Commercial Management

Executive accountability for vendor engagement, commercial strategy, and contract outcomes.
Oversight of contract negotiations, renewals, and commercial risk, with execution delegated where appropriate.
Ownership of license forecasting, cost optimisation, and financial transparency for market data spend.
Ensuring vendor performance aligns with contractual, operational, and regulatory expectations.

Access, Entitlements and Audit

Accountability for entitlements and user access governance across all market data platforms.
Ensuring usage monitoring aligns with vendor terms and regulatory obligations.
Owning regulatory and vendor audit defence related to data usage, access, and controls.

Engineering, Integration and Operations

Executive accountability for real-time market data distribution platforms and associated operational services.
Ownership of platform resilience, disaster recovery validation, and incident management outcomes.
Accountability for onboarding new market data feeds and datasets into the Global Markets ecosystem.
Ownership of the market data engineering roadmap, including feeds, APIs, normalisation, and integration patterns, aligned to enterprise architecture standards.

Data Management and Quality

Accountability for data availability, reliability, and fitness for purpose.
Ownership of the market data quality framework, including controls, monitoring, and remediation.
Oversight of data transformation, enrichment, and distribution standards to ensure consistency and usability across consumers.

Service Management and Demand

Ownership of market data as a production service to trading desks, quantitative teams, and risk functions.
Accountability for demand intake, prioritisation, and delivery of market data capabilities.
Ownership of service performance, including SLAs, incident trends, and continuous improvement.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

Leading and developing teams responsible for market data operations, engineering, governance, and commercial management.
Establishing clear operating models, delegation, and control structures to support scalable service delivery.
Collaborating with Front Office, Risk, Technology, Architecture, Finance, Compliance, and Procurement stakeholders.
Ensuring alignment between market data platforms and broader Global Markets and Group technology initiatives.
Driving continuous improvement in cost efficiency, resilience, data quality, and time-to market for new data capabilities

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education/ Qualification:
Post Graduate Degree or an MBA: in Technology or Data Management or a relevant discipline

Work Experience:

10+ years’ experience in market data, trading technology, or markets enablement within financial services
Proven experience operating in or alongside Global Markets environments
Demonstrated accountability for regulatory, licensing, and operational risk
Experience managing large‑scale vendor relationships and commercial contracts

Education

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

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Lead Data Engineer

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Job SummaryLeveraging a thorough understanding of the business data requirements & own data subject matter expertise (ahead of trend), set data architecture direction & lead the agile solution design, deployment, implementation & ongoing optimization of enterprise wide data retrieval, storage and distribution across an estate.

Job Description

Data Architecture & Data Engineering
• Take ‘one stop shop’ accountability for the retrieval, storage, processing & distribution of data across a business area (data eco-system)
• Collaborate with data science teams & broader business & technical stakeholders to analyse customer data requirements & leverage analysis to identify & accurately spec / frame & set the appropriate data architecture for the business area
• Take accountability for deeply understanding the technical landscape and bank wide architecture that is connected to or dependent on the business area supported in order to effectively design & deliver data solutions (architecture, pipeline etc.)
• Leverage expertise in analytical & creative problem solving to synthesise data solution designs (build a solution from its components) beyond the analysis of the problem
• Lead design thinking processes to successfully deliver data solution blueprints & associated roadmaps
• Leverage state of the art relational and No-SQL databases as well integration and streaming platforms do deliver sustainable business specific data solutions.
• Lead the end to end solution design & implementation process for all data retrieval, storage & distribution solutions including contributing to and in some cases lead all phases of the development lifecycle including e.g. design process
• Develop high quality data retrieval, storage & distribution design and architecture in a test driven & domain driven / cross domain environment
• Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline by quickly producing well-organised, optimized, and documented source code & algorithms to deliver technical data solutions
• Create & Maintain Sophisticated CI / CD Pipelines (authoring & supporting CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins or similar tools and deploy to multi-site environments – supporting and managing your applications all the way to production)
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting technologies e.g. Ansible, Chef
• Debug existing source code and polish feature sets.
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet business requirements & manage the data pipeline
• Build infrastructure to automate extremely high volumes of data delivery and
• Creatively solve data volume and scaling challenges.
• Create data tools for analytics and data science teams that assist them in building and optimizing data sets for the benefit of the business
• Ensure designs & solutions support the technical organisation principles of self-service, repeatability, testability, scalability & resilience
• Apply general design patterns and paradigms to deliver technical solutions
• Inform & support the infrastructure build required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources.
• Continuously optimise, improve & automate data retrieval, storage & distribution processes
• Work across the value chain and in particular with QA & CSO to define and implement quality assurance routines & processes
• Work across the value chain and in particular with QA & CSO to ensure the undisputable separation, security & quality of the organisation’s data
• Meaningfully contribute & ensure solutions align to the design & direction of the Group Architecture & in particular data standards, principles, preferences & practices. Short term deployment must align to strategic long term delivery.
• Meaningfully contribute & ensure solutions align to the design and direction of the Group Infrastructure standards and practices e.g. OLA’s, IAAS, PAAS, SAAS, Containerisation etc.
• Strategically & operationally monitor the performance of data products and services ensuring ongoing optimization & cost to value for our businesses (think bank wide)
• Stay ahead of the curve on data retrieval, storage & distribution technologies & processes (global best practices & trends) to ensure best practice

People
• Coach & mentor other engineers
• Conduct peer reviews, testing, problem solving within and across the broader team
• Provide technical subject matter expertise and support in the attraction and recruitment of Product Engineers for the organization
• Participate as a subject matter expert in the development & development planning of the broader dat engineering team
• Support the people change teams in the design of adoption processes (Customer, Employee & 3rd Party Adoption)

Risk & Governance
• Identify technical risks and mitigate these (pre, during & post deployment)
• Update / Design all application documentation aligned to the organization technical standards and risk / governance frameworks
• Create business cases & solution specifications for various governance processes (e.g. CTO approvals)
• Participate in incident management & DR activity – applying critical thinking, problem solving & technical expertise to get to the bottom of major incidents
• Deliver on time & on budget (always)

Education

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Team Assistant

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Job SummaryTo deliver secretarial, general office and administrative support services to manager(s) and or team(s) through the execution of predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Job DescriptionAdministrative Activities: Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. | Dealing with Stakeholders: Taking responsibility for managing the expectations of stakeholders | Quality Assurance: Maintain a desired level of quality in a service or product, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production | Meeting deadlines: Completes tasks timeously | Verifying Information: Check different types of information for accuracy and inconsistency | : | : | :

EducationFurther Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Office Administration (Required)

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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Data Analyst – AVP

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Job SummaryThe Data Analyst is responsible for enabling, implementing, delivering, and supporting credit risk data and reporting solutions. The role focuses on ensuring that credit risk information, reporting processes, and related projects are delivered accurately, completely, and within agreed timelines, while continuously identifying opportunities to improve data structures, processes, controls, and operational efficiency.

The Credit Risk Analyst provides business stakeholders with reliable, high-quality information and insights to support effective decision-making at all levels of the organization. The role ensures that all data, analytics, and visualization solutions comply with established data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Through the effective use of data analysis and risk intelligence, the Credit Risk Analyst transforms data into meaningful information and actionable insights that support informed business decisions, enhance risk management practices, and contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives.

Job Description

Accountability: Data Management and Data Visualization /Reporting

Deliver key strategic data projects following the data standards and principles. This includes performing tasks in the data delivery lifecycle i.e. identifying data sources, analysis and interpreting data, data mapping, development (coding and scripting), testing, performing releases, and documenting project deliverables.
Design, implement, and maintain credit risk data and reporting solutions.
Deliver accurate, complete, and timely credit risk reporting and analytics.
Support credit risk projects and business initiatives through data-driven insights.
Continuously improve data processes, controls, governance, and operational effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with data governance policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and management information reports.
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and business needs.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for decision-makers.
Support data quality initiatives and ensure the integrity and consistency of credit risk data.

Accountability: Stakeholder Management

Coordinate all changes on the platform to ensure ongoing stability by contributing to business and project requirements on an adhoc basis. Take remedial action to ensure seamless customer service.
Provide support to ensure data services are running as per service level agreements. Escalate non-adherence through the relevant channels within SLA context.
Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders ensuring continuous communication and managing expectations.
Engage and provide data support to internal and external audit.

Accountability: Data Governance and Adherence

Ensure proper data governance is in place adhering to risk and control principles in deliverables and perform risk and control assessments, front to back for the allocated business.
Ensure controls are in place over applications to ensure the data integrity by performing data integrity gap analysis
Monitor and track data quality issues, identify gaps, and apply action plans to remediate gap
Manage user and group permissions and authorizations via request.

Accountability: Continuous Self-Development and Growth

Sharing knowledge and skills. Focus on data skills evolution and remain relevant.
Proactively increases technical skills through active research. Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impact on role by reading the relevant newsletters, websites and attending sessions.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems. Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Statistics.
4+ years of relevant experience in Data Management, Business Intelligence, Data quality management
Coding skills (Python, R) would be of benefit
Visualization skillsets Power BI or ClickView would be of benefit

EducationBachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)

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Sales Strategy and Business Enablement Manager – CIB Transactional Banking Sales

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Job SummaryWe are looking for a commercially minded, analytically strong and execution-focused Sales Strategy and Business Enablement Manager to support the growth and effectiveness of our CIB Transactional Banking Sales franchise. This is an opportunity for a high-performing professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, finance, business management and sales enablement, and who is passionate about turning insight into action.
In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership to drive strategic priorities, monitor business performance, strengthen governance disciplines and enable consistent execution across Transactional Banking Sales. You will play a key role in helping the business identify opportunities, manage risks, improve productivity and deliver against commercial objectives.

Job Description

Your key accountabilities will include the following;

Supporting the execution of the Transactional Banking Sales strategy and translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes.
Coordinating key initiatives, monitor delivery against agreed objectives and highlight risks, opportunities and improvement areas.
Developing and managing performance reporting, dashboards and management information that provide actionable business insights.
Supporting governance forums, business reviews and executive reporting requirements, including Exco, management and board-related submissions.
Driving sales enablement initiatives that improve productivity, consistency and operational effectiveness across the Sales franchise.
Partnering with Sales, Product, Coverage, Finance, Human Capital and other stakeholders to enable aligned execution and stronger business outcomes.
Maintaining strong governance, risk and control practices across business management activities.

We are looking for;

Your strategic thinking with strong financial discipline, sound business judgment and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, fast-paced banking environment.

Your ability to bring structure to ambiguity, convert data into insight and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Your ability to manage across multiple priorities, producing high-quality executive materials and ensuring that execution remains focused, coordinated and measurable.

Send in your CV if you have the above-mentioned and below;

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification.
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
A postgraduate qualification in Business, Finance or Strategy would be advantageous.
5–8 years’ experience in business management, finance, strategy, corporate banking, consulting or a related environment.
Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams, including executive committee, board and governance reporting.
Strong capability in financial management, business performance analysis, strategic planning and cross-functional initiative coordination.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and executive-ready materials.

EducationBachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Credit Risk Analyst: Home Loans

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Job SummaryStep into a highly analytical role where your insights directly influence Home Loans acquisition strategies and portfolio performance. As a Credit Risk Analyst (AVP), you will leverage large and complex datasets to generate actionable credit risk insights, identify emerging trends, optimise customer acquisition strategies, and support data-driven decision-making across the Home Loans business.
This role sits at the intersection of credit risk, advanced analytics, and strategy development, requiring strong SAS programming and quantitative analysis capabilities. You will be responsible for transforming data into meaningful insights, developing and monitoring risk strategies, producing management information and performance reporting, conducting deep-dive portfolio analyses, and evaluating the impact of strategy changes across the customer lifecycle.
Working closely with stakeholders across Risk, Sales, Finance, Collections, Product and Technology, you will use analytics to influence key business decisions, improve portfolio outcomes, and ensure the Home Loans portfolio remains aligned to risk appetite and regulatory requirements. This opportunity is ideal for a curious, data-driven professional who enjoys solving complex business problems through analytics while building expertise in credit risk, strategy optimisation, and portfolio management.

Job Description

What You’ll Bring

A passion for using data and analytics to solve complex business and credit risk challenges.
Strong SAS programming skills with the ability to manipulate, interrogate and analyse large and complex datasets.
Experience translating data into actionable insights that influence credit acquisition strategies and portfolio performance.
A solid understanding of credit risk principles, risk metrics and retail lending environments.
The ability to identify emerging trends, customer behaviours and portfolio risks through advanced analytical techniques.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions across Risk, Sales, Finance, Collections, Product and Technology teams.
Experience producing executive-level reporting, management information and performance insights with meaningful commentary and recommendations.
The ability to communicate complex technical findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Exposure to strategy implementation, user acceptance testing (UAT), post-implementation monitoring and continuous optimisation.
A proactive and curious mindset, with a desire to challenge existing approaches and drive data-led improvements.

Key Accountabilities

Credit Risk Analytics & Strategy Optimisation

Develop, enhance and optimise Home Loans acquisition strategies through advanced data analysis and risk analytics.
Analyse large and complex datasets to identify performance trends, portfolio opportunities and emerging credit risks.
Use data-driven insights to support customer acquisition, portfolio growth and risk management objectives.
Evaluate strategy performance and recommend improvements based on quantitative analysis and business outcomes.
Monitor the impact of strategy changes and provide recommendations for optimisation.

Portfolio Performance & Risk Insights

Conduct detailed portfolio analytics to understand customer behaviour, risk trends and portfolio movements.
Investigate anomalies, emerging risks and performance drivers to support proactive decision-making.
Deliver meaningful insights that assist management in balancing growth, profitability and risk appetite objectives.
Develop risk-based performance metrics and monitoring frameworks that enhance portfolio oversight.

Management Information & Reporting

Produce high-quality management information, dashboards and analytical reporting that support strategic and operational decision-making.
Generate insightful commentary and recommendations based on portfolio performance and risk trends.
Present findings to stakeholders and senior management through data storytelling and visual analytics.
Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes, methodologies and analytical outputs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with Risk, Sales, Collections, Finance, Product and Technology teams to deliver data-driven business solutions.
Support strategic discussions by providing robust analysis and evidence-based recommendations.
Translate business requirements into analytical solutions that support portfolio performance and risk management objectives.
Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted analytics partner.

Strategy Implementation & Governance

Support the implementation of new acquisition strategies, scorecards and policy changes.
Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate strategy outcomes before deployment.
Monitor post-implementation performance and ensure expected business outcomes are achieved.
Ensure all strategies, analytics and reporting comply with internal governance standards and regulatory requirements.

Why Join This Team?

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine advanced analytics, credit risk, business strategy and stakeholder engagement within one of the bank’s most important portfolios. You will play a key role in shaping customer acquisition strategies, influencing business decisions, and driving portfolio performance through data and insights. Your work will have direct visibility across senior leadership, providing an excellent platform to further develop your career within Credit Risk and Analytics.

EducationBachelor Honours Degree: Actuarial Science, Bachelor Honours Degree: Applied Mathematics, Bachelor Honours Degree: BMI – Business Management and Informatics, Bachelor Honours Degree: Statistics

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Specialist: Data Insights & Intelligence

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Job SummaryResponsible for identifying and executing on continuous improvement opportunities, reporting and updating the knowledge management system. Oversees and conducts the conversion of data into insights that will lead to informed business decisions. Works directly with stakeholders within the assigned departments. The MI/BI Analyst will have to handle multiple simultaneous tasks, prioritize work, and remain functional under pressure, and aggressive timelines. Skilled in data analysis and programming, assisting the business to use the data they collect to understand trends, solve business problems, and monitor metrics. They assist with determining the data the company needs, structuring it in an appropriate format, analyzing the data using queries, and creating reports and visualizations for company decision-makers. To manipulate and prepare data for evaluation and reporting purposes, build data marts for different business users to view and use for analysis and decision making. To support and enhance intellectual business performance modelling and create measures that drive an optimal value management strategy. To enhance information in order to support optimal decision making.

Job Description

Education/Qualification and Experience requirements:

B degree in technology/Maths/data science/Informatics or related field is preferable
5+ years’ experience in data, analytics/insights and intelligence environment

Skills/Knowledge required:

SQL
SAS
Python
R
Databricks
Business Analysis
Problem solving and troubleshooting

Key accountabilities

Deep Dive Analytics – Analyse the transactional behaviour, profitability, tendencies and trends throughout the life cycle of the client using SAS base, SAS Enterprise Guide, Advanced Excel, SQL, Visualisation tools and any tool that may be identified for analysis from time to time. Collaborates with both business and technical teams to drive understanding of both the requirement and the solution being implemented
Modelling – Develop end-to-end plans and designs of models required to support in-depth customer behavioural analysis and predictions. Translate business requirements into a technical specifications
Analytical Insights – Perform data manipulation and analytical techniques to provide analytical insights and recommendations that support decision making to the business as and when required. Development of sustainable BI solutions to address business needs, and identify opportunities to improve processes and strategies with technology solutions and identify development needs in order to improve and streamline operations.
Networking – Build and maintain relationships within relevant business units by creating an understanding of their requirements and gather feedback. Liaise with stakeholders and keep them updated on progress of the development of requirements. Communicates data driven insights to business analyst and/or business stakeholders. Responds timeously and professionally to ad hoc business requests
Validate, Collaborate & Research – Continuously explore ways to enhance business performance by analysing key profit / cost / process efficiency drivers, key indicators, relationships and trends. Develop a thorough knowledge of products, systems, platforms and related reporting.

EducationBachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Specialist Legal Recoveries On/Off Balance

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Job SummaryRisk Management through cost effective legal recovery of outstanding bad debt exposure by instructing 3rd party professional service providers and engaging with internal customers in the collections, legal and insolvency process.

Job Description

Accountability: Managing the assigned legal portfolio

Formulate the appropriate recovery strategy to recover as much as possible and to mitigate any additional impairment requirements
Instruct panel attorney to institute legal action against all liable parties and management of legal process until the matter is resolved
Initiate, entertain and approve any negotiations or settlements proposals within personal discretion and refer to mandate official if outside personal mandate.
Provide ongoing instructions to attorney inclusive of evidence required by court such as factual evidence, reconciliations and documentation
Draw and summation of claim and documentation required in liquidations/sequestrations and deceased estates
In liquidation/sequestration ensure that the liquidator is protecting the Bank’s interest with regards to our assets, whether it is a vehicle, immovable property or any other.
Assess the risk position by analysing the overall security position to ensure the correct level of impairment is raised.
Perform financial and non-financial analysis on the client that will support and underpin the recovery strategy to be implemented for a particular group or customer
Produce relevant management information and statistics as required. This includes reports to the Watchlist Committee if required.
Manage bad debt exposures by taking daily legal recovery decisions and reviewing information from various systems and taking loss decisions accordingly.
Report all risk and loss events as a result of fraud or error
Monitor progress on defended/opposed matters in consultation with Group Legal and submit Form B.
Engage with Team Leaders and higher levels on a matter to matter basis regarding complex matters.
Submit Khula claim and attend to all queries until finalised
Action all new accounts within prescribed time frame
Follow up on all accounts regularly and manage diary dates
Ensure that correct risk types and status codes are allocated to accounts
Accept full and final settlements or refer if outside mandate
Recommend write-off or canning of account
Attend any meetings or committees as and when required, e.g Watchlist Committee.
Negotiate with clients where necessary within own mandates, on the most
favourable terms possible and the execution of written recommendations to
mandate holders and or committees in respect of those matters which exceed own mandate.
Requesting of valuations of properties
Sign all documentation e.g. affidavits for legal action when required.
Appear in court and present evidence when required to do so.
Decide whether to grant leave to defend or proceed with Summary Judgment application
Accept payment arrangements and monitor adherence to the agreement
Consider and accept/recommend any offers on security assets like vehicles or immovable property.
Attend to and finalise all queries/disputes and complaints from clients. If complaint has been officially lodged attending to and finalising it within timeframe on CCP system.
Peruse offers to purchase (e.g. on property) and make detailed recommendation as to whether it should be accepted or not.
Attend auctions as and when required
Visit properties and attorneys as and when required

Accountability: Management of 3rd party relationships

Responsible to provide instructions to 3rd party service providers as first point of entry with clear guidelines including monitoring the progress to protect the Bank’s interest
Maintain effective and professional working relationships with attorneys, EDC’s insolvency practitioners and auctioneers
Identification of poor performance trends and recommendations to management to exit relationship
Pro-actively manage legal risks associated with the legal recovery portfolio, client interaction, internal customer interaction and other role players in the organisation
Embed and maintain internal stakeholder relationships with Business Units
including monthly interactions to discuss and resolve account specific issues and opportunities

Accountability: Financial performance of assigned portfolio

To optimise recovery cash flows by implementing effective and timely action
Ensure that security values are updated and correct as to ensure that losses are accurately accounted for in terms of policy and accounting practices
Investigate and question 3rd party fees and commission invoices including
Liquidation and Distribution (e.g. for Capital Gains Tax) accounts to ensure correctness and to minimize the level of legal and other expenses.
Assertive engagements with clients and service providers in order to close transactions, settlements and compromises to the benefit of the Bank focusing on the releasing of impairment requirements and recovering as much as possible.

EducationBachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Graduate Actuarial Services Analyst (Non-Life Insurance)

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Job SummaryKick-start Your Career in Non-Life Insurance. We are seeking ambitious, analytical, and driven graduates who are passionate about building a career within the Non-Life Insurance industry. This programme offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience, develop industry knowledge, and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a participant in our Graduate Programme, you will work alongside experienced professionals, receive on-the-job training, and gain exposure to various aspects of the Non-Life Insurance business.

Job Description

Kick-start Your Career in Non-Life Insurance

We are seeking ambitious, analytical, and driven graduates who are passionate about building a career within the Non-Life Insurance industry. This programme offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience, develop industry knowledge, and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As a participant in our Graduate Programme, you will work alongside experienced professionals, receive on-the-job training, and gain exposure to various aspects of the Non-Life Insurance business.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in Actuarial Science.

A minimum academic average of 65% or above.
South African citizen.
No more than two years’ post-graduate work experience.

Preferred Criteria

Preference will be given to candidates with a strong interest in the Non-Life Insurance sector.
For actuarial-focused opportunities, preference will be given to candidates who have obtained a minimum of six (6) actuarial exemptions from an accredited university and who are progressing towards a professional actuarial qualification.
Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, community, sporting, or student initiatives will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong learning agility and adaptability.
Initiative and a proactive approach to work.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

What We Offer

Structured learning and development opportunities.
Full support to qualify as a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa.
A competitive salary + bonus + benefits.
A flexible working environment.
Real responsibility from day one and practical work experience in a leading professional environment.
Opportunities to build a strong foundation for a successful career in the insurance industry.

EducationBachelor’s Degree: Actuarial Science

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Product Manager: Homeowners Insurance

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Job SummaryMinimum 7 to 10 years’ experience within the Short-Term Insurance industry.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Product Management, Product Development, Portfolio Management, or Product Strategy. Proven experience within Personal Lines, Homeowners, Household Contents, or Property Insurance products.
Demonstrated success in managing product portfolios and driving commercial performance.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and leading strategic initiatives.
Strong understanding of insurance regulations, governance frameworks, and market trends.

Job Description

Product Enhancement: Remain abreast of industry standards to identify new product opportunities. | Risk and Control: Continuously review product processes to identify areas of real and potential risk within the Product | Product Analysis: Review Product process to continuously look for enhancements within the product process | Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with critical stakeholders such as tech, operations, channel etc to ensure optimal product delivery end to end

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the product strategy for the Homeowners Insurance portfolio.
Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, including product design, development, enhancement, and maintenance.
Drive portfolio growth, profitability, retention, and market competitiveness.
Monitor product performance and identify opportunities for optimisation and innovation.
Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer insight reviews.
Collaborate with Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Distribution, Marketing, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams.
Prepare business cases and recommendations to support product enhancements and new product initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and governance standards.
Support strategic initiatives that enhance customer experience and business performance.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Business Management
- Commerce
- Finance
- Insurance
- Economics
- Marketing
- Actuarial Science
- or a related field
Relevant Short-Term Insurance qualifications will be advantageous.
Postgraduate qualification (Honours, MBA, MCom, or equivalent) is advantageous.
FAIS Regulatory Examination (RE5) is advantageous.

Experience

Minimum 7 to 10 years’ experience within the Short-Term Insurance industry.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Product Management, Product Development, Portfolio Management, or Product Strategy.
Proven experience within Personal Lines, Homeowners, Household Contents, or Property Insurance products.
Demonstrated success in managing product portfolios and driving commercial performance.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and leading strategic initiatives.
Strong understanding of insurance regulations, governance frameworks, and market trends.

Key Competencies

Product Strategy and Portfolio Management
Commercial and Financial Acumen
Customer-Centric Thinking
Product Development and Innovation
Market Analysis and Competitive Intelligence
Stakeholder Management and Influence
Strategic Problem Solving
Project Management
Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills

EducationBachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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Actuarial Manager: Absa Financial Services

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Job SummaryLeverage your actuarial skills to support the submission of the Absa Financial Services Insurance Groups’ SAM return and ORSA, as well as other actuarial processes to deliver sound management of business performance and financial risk. This role involves developing and maintaining models for risk appetite, capital management and regulatory reporting.
Responsible for the delivery and oversight of AFS Group actuarial valuation and capital management processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements under the Solvency Assessment and Management (SAM) framework, Insurance Act, and Prudential Standard. The role includes capital management, solvency monitoring, ORSA processes, strategic business initiatives, financial risk management, and supporting executive decision-making through insightful actuarial analysis and reporting.

Job Description

SAM – Lead the actuarial production and governance of Group solvency reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal risk management frameworks.

Own the end-to-end SAM reporting process for the insurance group.
Calculate and review: Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR), Eligible Own Funds, and Intragroup transaction adjustments
Prepare and review Quantitative Reporting Templates (QRTs) and supporting narrative disclosures.
Perform actuarial analyses supporting regulatory applications submitted under the Insurance Act.
Assess solvency and liquidity implications of dividend proposals and capital management actions.
Evaluate capital impacts of strategic initiatives and business decisions.
Drive capital efficiency and optimisation initiatives across the insurance group.
Ensure consistent interpretation and application of Prudential Standards across legal entities.
Support internal and external audit engagements, as well as reviews by the Head of Actuarial Function (HAF).

ORSA – Lead the development, production and continuous enhancement of the Group Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) framework.

Produce annual and ad hoc ORSA calculations and actuarial analyses.
Conduct solvency forecasting and stress-testing exercises.
Develop and maintain risk appetite metrics and limits.
Develop and maintain the Contingent Funding Plan.
Support strategic planning through forward-looking capital management analysis.
Maintain and enhance capital planning, projection and risk modelling tools.
Provide actuarial input into ORSA reports for management, Board and regulatory stakeholders.

Strategic Initiatives

Lead the actuarial valuation and reserving processes for a strategic insurance entity, ensuring reserves are calculated using appropriate methodologies, assumptions and governance standards.
Oversee the preparation and submission of all actuarial and regulatory returns required by the Prudential Authority and other regulatory stakeholders.
Monitor solvency, capital coverage and liquidity positions, as well as provide recommendations to management where required.
Support internal and external audit engagements, as well as reviews by the Head of Actuarial Function (HAF).
Coordinate actuarial inputs into annual business planning, forecasting and strategic initiatives.
Prepare and present actuarial analysis and reserving results to management committees, Boards and other governance forums.

AFS Investments & ALM Committee

Provide support to the AFS investment & ALM Committee, including the assessment of investment strategy, asset allocation and investment mandate changes.
Support the preparation of reporting by monitoring investment-related risk exposures, risk appetite metrics, liquidity positions and asset-liability matching outcomes

Other responsibilities

Communication of valuation results to key stakeholders
Production of monthly management information
Coordinate inputs from Finance, Risk, Investments and Business Units to ensure timely delivery of regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain effective actuarial controls across valuation and capital management processes.
Monitor compliance with governance standards and control frameworks.
Review and improve actuarial methodologies, assumptions and processes.
Ensure appropriate documentation of models, methodologies and reporting processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and automation.

People Leadership

Manage and develop a team of actuarial professionals.
Set priorities, allocate work and monitor delivery against deadlines.
Provide technical guidance and quality assurance of actuarial work.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver strategic business outputs within strict reporting timelines.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Skills

Advanced knowledge of:
- Solvency Assessment and Management (SAM)
- Insurance Act and Prudential Standards
- Capital management and optimisation
- ORSA frameworks and methodologies
- Solvency projections and stress testing
- Insurance risk modelling
Advanced spreadsheet modelling and financial analysis.
Strong actuarial valuation and reporting expertise.

Leadership and Behavioural Competencies

Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
Strong project management and coordination skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to governance.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise deliverables.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

Fellow (FASSA or equivalent) or Nearly Qualified Actuary with good exam progression towards qualifying as a FASSA.
Relevant actuarial, mathematics, statistics or quantitative degree (Honours degree would be advantageous).

Experience:

At least 5 years of actuarial work experience (preferably in the insurance industry).
Significant experience in insurance actuarial valuations and capital management.
Proven experience managing actuarial teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience engaging with regulators, auditors, HAF and senior management stakeholders.

EducationBachelor’s Degree: Actuarial Science (Required)

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Manager Project

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Job DescriptionProject Management: Monitors the progression of a project at every stage and ensure that the objectives of a project are meet | Quality Assurance: Maintain a desired level of quality in a service or product, especially by means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production | Meeting deadlines: Completes task timeously | Stakeholder management: Ensure that stakeholders are identified and engaged | : | : | : | :

QualificationsBachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas – Business, Commerce and Management Studies, Customer Excellence – Service Delivery (Meets all of the requirements), Digital familiarity (Meets some of the requirements and would need further development), Enabling team success (Meets all of the requirements), Openness to change (Meets some of the requirements and would need further development), Planning and organising (Meets all of the requirements), Project and Programme Management (Meets all of the requirements), Project Management

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