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 Structuring Analyst forms part of the Active Portfolio Management team within PPB and supports the execution of portfolio optimisation initiatives, including portfolio sales, securitisations and other structured finance transactions.The role combines quantitative analysis, financial modelling and transaction execution support. It requires a strong understanding of portfolio risk and return dynamics, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into practical recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and enhance financial, transaction and portfolio models.
- Perform quantitative analysis to support the evaluation, structuring and execution of transactions.
- Assist with transaction structuring, monitoring and post-execution reporting.
- Support capital, funding and portfolio optimisation initiatives across the PPB balance sheet.
- Analyse portfolio risk, return, capital and funding performance to identify optimisation opportunities.
- Develop quantitative insights into portfolio behaviour, credit performance and transaction outcomes.
- Support stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio forecasting activities.
- Prepare analytical outputs, recommendations and management information for internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of structuring capabilities, methodologies and analytical tools within the team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Actuarial Science, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline.
- Experience in financial modelling, pricing, analytics, structuring, risk management or related quantitative fields would be advantageous.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years financial services experience
What We're Looking For
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent financial modelling and quantitative capability.
- Strong understanding of portfolio analytics, credit risk and financial modelling principles.
- Ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to convert analysis into actionable recommendations.
- Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders and functions
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of financial services experience
- Financial modelling, pricing, analytics, structuring, risk management, or related quantitative experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong financial modelling and quantitative capabilities
- Understanding of portfolio analytics, credit risk, and financial modelling principles
- Ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
- Commercial mindset and ability to convert analysis into actionable recommendations
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders and functions
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.
