Manager: Collections Strategy Optimisation And Debt Sale -

Absa Group

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7+ years experience in collections
3+ years people management experience
Sas-based data analytics expertise
Absa Group is seeking a Manager for Collections Strategy Optimization and Debt Sale to lead the strategy for non-performing loans. This role involves optimizing debt recovery processes, managing relationships with external debt buyers, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end debt sale strategy across the non-performing loans lifecycle to maximize recoveries.
  • The position requires developing innovative debt sale strategies such as spot sales and forward flows while aligning timing with macroeconomic conditions.
  • Candidates must lead engagements with external debt buyers, manage RFP processes, and ensure all transactions comply with legal and regulatory frameworks.

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Absa Group is seeking a Manager for Collections Strategy Optimization and Debt Sale to lead the strategy for non-performing loans. This role involves optimizing debt recovery processes, managing relationships with external debt buyers, and ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years experience in Collections
  • 3+ years people management experience
  • SAS-based data analytics expertise
  • Unsecured lending portfolios experience
  • Debt sale strategy execution
  • Financial modelling and valuation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with TRIAD strategy tools
  • Knowledge of NCA legislative requirements
  • Digital auction platform familiarity
  • AI-driven pricing model exploration
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor Honours Degree (NQF Level 7)
  • Minimum 7 years in Collections or Retail Credit Risk
  • Minimum 3 years people management experience
  • Proven experience with unsecured lending portfolios

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