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
We are seeking an experienced Corporate & Investment Banking professional to join us as a principal-level Sub-Sector Head. This senior, client-facing role requires an accomplished banker with deep CPG expertise, established C-suite relationships and access, sound commercial judgement, and a proven track record of originating and executing complex sector transactions.Job Description
Working with the Global Consumer Sector Head and product partners, you will lead the strategy and commercial development of the sub-sector. You will draw on senior client relationships to identify emerging opportunities, build a strong transaction pipeline, and mobilise CIB’s full capabilities to deliver relevant, integrated client solutions.
What you’ll be doing- Shape and execute sub-sector strategy, identifying market trends, risks and opportunities and translating these into actionable commercial priorities.
- Build and deepen senior client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and developing a strong understanding of clients' strategic and financing needs.
- Drive origination and revenue growth across lending, advisory, capital markets, treasury, trade finance and transaction banking solutions.
- Lead complex transactions, partnering with specialists across M&A, DCM, ECM and other product areas to deliver integrated solutions.
- Build and manage a high-quality opportunity pipeline, with a strong focus on conversion and sustainable, risk-adjusted returns.
- Strengthen our market position through deep industry insight, connectivity and thought leadership.
- Manage portfolio and sector risk, supporting robust credit assessment and ensuring alignment with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate across CIB, working closely with sector, product, risk, finance and regional/global teams.
- Develop talent and sector capability, providing leadership, coaching and mentorship to Relationship Managers, Associates and Analysts where applicable.
Successful candidate will have:
An Honours or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Economics, Business or a related discipline
- A minimum of 8–12+ years’ experience within Corporate & Investment Banking in either a Senior Client Coverage role or as an M&A Investment Banker or in Sell side Equity research where specialisation sits in deep understanding of the CPG sector
- Demonstrable experience in client coverage, deal origination and/or sector-focused banking
- Deep expertise within the CPG sector and a strong understanding of its value chain
- Broad knowledge of Corporate and Investment Banking products and the ability to bring multiple capabilities together around client needs
- Strong financial analysis, structuring and credit assessment capability
- A track record of developing senior client relationships and identifying commercially attractive opportunities
- Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a clear revenue orientation
- The ability to influence and collaborate effectively across a complex, matrixed organisation
Education
Bachelor Honours Degree: Financial Economics, Master's Degree: Business AdministrationSkills Required
- Honours or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
- Bachelor Honours Degree in Financial Economics or Master's Degree in Business Administration
- Minimum of 8–12+ years of experience in Corporate and Investment Banking, senior client coverage, M&A investment banking, or CPG-focused sell-side equity research
- Demonstrable experience in client coverage, deal origination, or sector-focused banking
- Deep expertise in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector and its value chain
- Broad knowledge of Corporate and Investment Banking products
- Strong financial analysis, transaction structuring, and credit assessment capabilities
- Track record of developing senior client relationships and identifying commercially attractive opportunities
- Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and revenue orientation
- Ability to influence and collaborate across a complex, matrixed organization
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.
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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.
