Coverage Banker: China desk

Job Summary

Join Coverage Banking team and be responsible for managing the China Global Corporate relationships across the African continent. The successful International Banker will be based on Johannesburg but be expected to travel extensively in both South Africa and Africa for deal origination and execution purposes.

Job Description

• • Minimum a bachelor’s degree 
  • Chinese language competencies, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese.
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Solid knowledge and relationship with leading Chinese Global Corporates operating in Africa.
  • Finance and accounting background preferred.
  • Passionate about the China Africa business and making a difference to the society.
  • CFA/CA/MBA preferred.
  • South Africa permanent resident/citizenship essential.
  • 5 years plus years relevant experience as a relationship/coverage banker.
  • Capability to learn things quickly via a combination of on-job training and Absa’s CIB training academy.
  • Willingness to travel in Africa (up to 40% of the work time, mainly in English speaking Southeast Africa)

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised