Executive: FI Sales – Asia
Absa Group Limited Absa · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- Are you a commercially astute Financial Institutions Sales leader with deep Transactional Banking expertise and a strong track record of building executive-level client relationships across Asia? This is an opportunity to shape and grow a regional Financial Institutions franchise, drive sustainable revenue growth, and deliver integrated banking solutions that create measurable value for clients across complex and dynamic markets.
- Leading the Financial Institutions Sales strategy and execution across Asia, aligned to the broader Transactional Banking and Corporate and Investment Banking growth ambitions.
- Owning regional commercial outcomes by driving revenue growth, client acquisition, wallet share expansion and stronger strategic partnerships across priority markets.
Job Description
Your key accountabilities will include;
- Build and deepen executive-level relationships with key Financial Institution clients, positioning the Bank as a trusted Transactional Banking partner across Asia.
- Understand client strategies, operating models, regional priorities and banking requirements to identify meaningful opportunities for growth and partnership.
- Originate and deliver integrated Transactional Banking solutions across Cash Management, Payments, Liquidity, Trade and Working Capital, and Investor Services.
- Partner across Product, Coverage, Operations and regional teams to solve complex client needs and unlock commercial growth.
Regional Market and Franchise Development
- Build a strong understanding of market dynamics, regulatory developments, client trends and competitor activity across Asia.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen the Bank's regional presence, deepen strategic partnerships and expand its Financial Institutions franchise.
Sales Performance and Enablement
- Embed disciplined sales practices across the regional FI Sales team, including effective planning, forecasting, pipeline management and performance tracking.
- Ensure that the team has access to relevant client propositions, market insights and sales material required to support professional and effective client engagement.
Risk, Governance and Compliance
- Ensure that all regional sales activities comply with applicable regulatory, sanctions, anti-money laundering, conduct and governance requirements.
Stakeholder and Enterprise Collaboration
- Build strong partnerships across Transactional Banking, Product, Coverage, Operations and the broader Corporate and Investment Banking business.
If you are a strategic sales leader who thrives in complex markets, builds trusted client partnerships and can translate regional opportunity into sustainable growth, we would welcome your application.
- A relevant degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Banking, Business or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate qualification or MBA would be advantageous.
- A proven track record in Transactional Banking, Financial Institutions, Corporate Banking or Corporate and Investment Banking.
- Experience leading regional FI Sales activities, growing revenue and managing strategic Financial Institution client relationships across multiple Asian markets.
- Strong capability in originating and executing complex Transactional Banking opportunities within an international, matrixed environment.
- Deep working knowledge of Cash Management, Payments, Liquidity, Trade and Working Capital, and Investor Services.
Education
- Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies Required
End Date: September 6, 2026