China Corridor Banker

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together one story at a time.
- With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.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

Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (required)
- Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised_