Regional Head Of Commercial Credit - Gauteng South

Absa

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Credit strategy and framework development
Portfolio credit limit management
High risk exposure management
The role is accountable for managing the strategic direction and delivery of credit requirements to protect and enhance the bank’s competitive position while maintaining asset quality

Job Summary

  • The role is accountable for managing the strategic direction and delivery of credit requirements to protect and enhance the bank’s competitive position while maintaining asset quality.
  • The incumbent will develop and implement credit strategies across the product life cycle and act as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor for the allocated portfolio.
  • The position involves close collaboration with stakeholders and high-value clients to improve customer solutions and deliver exceptional service aligned with Relationship Banking’s strategic aspirations.

Matching Summary

The role is accountable for managing the strategic direction and delivery of credit requirements to protect and enhance the bank’s competitive position while maintaining asset quality.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Credit strategy and framework development
  • Portfolio credit limit management
  • High risk exposure management
  • Credit process management and reporting
  • Stakeholder and client interlock
  • Credit risk and impairment management

Nice-to-have

  • Change management initiatives
  • Customer experience transformation
  • Data quality and automation improvements
  • Financial planning and forecasting
  • Corporate governance and compliance
  • Culture and employee engagement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce or Management Studies
  • Experience in credit portfolio management
  • Knowledge of credit risk frameworks and regulations
  • Experience managing impairment and fraud costs
  • Ability to lead multi-practice change management
  • Understanding of financial planning cycles

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