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.
Belonging at Absa
Absa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. In support of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) commitments and Employment Equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants who may require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process to let us know so that appropriate support can be provided.
Job Summary
The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Public Sector supports Coverage Bankers, Relationship Managers and Senior Coverage Bankers in the management and development of strategic client relationships within Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB). The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial analysis, client insights, deal execution support, and coordination across product teams to drive revenue growth and deepen client engagement. This role sits at the intersection of relationship management, financial analysis, and deal execution, requiring strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and stakeholder management skills.Successful candidate will have:
• Post-graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Preferred: CFA (or studying toward) or CA(SA) or equivalent
• 5–8 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, or financial services
• Experience supporting senior bankers or working in a coverage, advisory, or credit role
• Proven track record in financial analysis and client support
Skills
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and banking products
• Knowledge of credit analysis and risk frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of banking products and capital markets
Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and quality of output
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Client Coverage & Relationship Support
Partner with Coverage Bankers to manage a portfolio of corporate and institutional
clients
Prepare client briefing materials, pitch books, and strategic presentations for client
meetings
Conduct industry, market, and competitor research to support client strategies
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information, including financials, credit
assessments, and relationship plans
Support relationship planning by identifying opportunities to deepen wallet share
across banking products
Financial Analysis & Insights
Perform detailed financial analysis, including:
Financial statement analysis
Ratio analysis and benchmarking
Credit risk assessments
Build and maintain financial models for valuation, scenario analysis, and strategic
decision-making
Develop insights on client performance, capital structure, and funding needs
Monitor market trends, macroeconomic indicators, and sector developments
impacting clients
Deal Execution & Transaction Support
I. Support the execution of transactions across products such as Lending and structured finance, Debt capital markets (DCM), Equity capital markets (ECM), Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Coordinate internal stakeholders (product specialists, risk, legal, operations) to
ensure seamless deal delivery
Assist in due diligence processes, including data room management and
documentation review
Prepare internal approval memos (e.g., credit papers, investment committee
submissions)
Stakeholder & Internal Coordination
Act as a key liaison between coverage teams and product partners
Ensure alignment between client strategy and product capabilities
Collaborate with risk, compliance, and legal teams to ensure adherence to regulatory
and internal policies
Support senior bankers in pipeline management and reporting
Business Development Strategy Enablement
Identify cross-selling opportunities across banking products and services
Contribute to sector strategies and account plans
Track revenue performance and pipeline development for the coverage portfolio
Support preparation of strategic reviews and client plans
Education
Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: BMI - Business Management and InformaticsSkills Required
- Postgraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- 5-8 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, or financial services
- Experience supporting senior bankers or working in a coverage, advisory, or credit role
- Proven track record in financial analysis and client support
- Strong financial analysis and financial modeling skills
- Understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and banking products
- Knowledge of credit analysis and risk frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- CFA, or studying toward CFA
- CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
Absa Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Absa Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Absa Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical aid, group life, disability, and funeral cover are described as comprehensive, with features such as terminal‑illness advances and beneficiary grocery benefits. Wellness and assistance offerings support overall financial and personal wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A pension fund and group retirement arrangements are positioned as core benefits within fixed remuneration. Retirement coverage is embedded alongside other protections as part of standard employment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee share‑ownership (eKhaya) and equity‑linked awards broaden wealth‑sharing, with dividends or cash‑equivalent participation in some markets. This provides longer‑term value beyond base pay.
Absa Group Insights
What We Do
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond. We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
