Head Product Trade and Working Capital – South Africa

1 day ago

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa ABSA BANK LIMITED Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

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

Are you ready to drive innovation and growth in Trade and Working Capital products? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join our team as Head Product Trade and Working Capital for South Africa. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the complete product management lifecycle, from planning and development to strategy execution, ensuring market-leading performance and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow the Trade and Working Capital product area for South Africa.
  • Develop and clearly articulate the vision and direction for the product, setting and communicating product priorities.
  • Build consensus across the organization, aligning stakeholders behind product plans and priorities.
  • Drive, develop, and implement strategic and tactical product direction.
  • Understand customer needs to develop and advance the customer proposition for various segments and product areas.
  • Own the product P&L and develop short- and medium-term product strategy across segments and sectors.
  • Leverage expert teams—research, sales, operations, helpdesk, marketing, legal, compliance, change, and technology—to ensure growth and satisfaction.
  • Ensure that processes, control requirements and risk management frameworks that have been designed for the area are understood by all members of the team.
  • Maintain an excellent understanding of technical expertise and remain up to date with relevant sector/department knowledge and provide insights.

Come Join us;

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Trade and Working Capital products in South Africa, working with talented teams and influential stakeholders. If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead with vision, we want to hear from you

Apply now to become our Head Product Trade and Working Capital – South Africa and help us set new standards for product excellence and customer satisfaction.

Apply now if you have the following:

  • Proven experience in product management, especially in Trade and Working Capital.
  • Over 10 years experience in Product Management in a corporate and investment bank
  • Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of Risk and Fraud management.
  • Commercial acumen with ownership of product P&L.
  • Passion for market growth and delivering superior customer value.

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

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