Manager: Collections Strategy Optimisation And Debt Sale -

Absa Bank Limited

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7+ years experience in collections
3+ years people-management experience
Unsecured lending portfolios experience
Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Manager for Collections Strategy Optimisation and Debt Sale, responsible for enhancing debt sale strategies and recovery performance across non-performing loans. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in collections, credit risk, and data analytics, along with strong leadership skills

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 possess strong financial modelling expertise to lead portfolio valuations and set reserve prices that maximize proceeds above book value.

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Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Manager for Collections Strategy Optimisation and Debt Sale, responsible for enhancing debt sale strategies and recovery performance across non-performing loans. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in collections, credit risk, and data analytics, along with strong leadership skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

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

  • Relevant B-degree (NQF Level 7)
  • Bachelor Honours Degree: BMI
  • Minimum 3 years people-management experience
  • Proven debt sale experience
  • Strong exposure to credit risk models

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