Senior Analyst: Business Intelligence: Public Sector

Job description

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. Belonging at Absa Absa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds. In support of our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) commitments and Employment Equity objectives, preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants who may require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process to let us know so that appropriate support can be provided. Job Summary The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Public Sector supports Coverage Bankers, Relationship Managers and Senior Coverage Bankers in the management and development of strategic client relationships within Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB). The role focuses on delivering high-quality financial analysis, client insights, deal execution support, and coordination across product teams to drive revenue growth and deepen client engagement. This role sits at the intersection of relationship management, financial analysis, and deal execution, requiring strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and stakeholder management skills. Successful candidate will have: • Post-graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field. • Preferred: CFA (or studying toward) or CA(SA) or equivalent • 5–8 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, or financial services • Experience supporting senior bankers or working in a coverage, advisory, or credit role • Proven track record in financial analysis and client support Skills • Strong financial analysis and modeling skills • Understanding of corporate finance, capital markets, and banking products • Knowledge of credit analysis and risk frameworks • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint • Understanding of banking products and capital markets Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability • High attention to detail and quality of output • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines Job Description Key Accountabilities Client Coverage & Relationship Support Partner with Coverage Bankers to manage a portfolio of corporate and institutional clients Prepare client briefing materials, pitch books, and strategic presentations for client meetings Conduct industry, market, and competitor research to support client strategies Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information, including financials, credit assessments, and relationship plans Support relationship planning by identifying opportunities to deepen wallet share across banking products Financial Analysis & Insights Perform detailed financial analysis, including: Financial statement analysis Ratio analysis and benchmarking Credit risk assessments Build and maintain financial models for valuation, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making Develop insights on client performance, capital structure, and funding needs Monitor market trends, macroeconomic indicators, and sector developments impacting clients Deal Execution & Transaction Support I. Support the execution of transactions across products such as Lending and structured finance, Debt capital markets (DCM), Equity capital markets (ECM), Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) Coordinate internal stakeholders (product specialists, risk, legal, operations) to ensure seamless deal delivery Assist in due diligence processes, including data room management and documentation review Prepare internal approval memos (e.g., credit papers, investment committee submissions) Stakeholder & Internal Coordination Act as a key liaison between coverage teams and product partners Ensure alignment between client strategy and product capabilities Collaborate with risk, compliance, and legal teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal policies Support senior bankers in pipeline management and reporting Business Development Strategy Enablement Identify cross-selling opportunities across banking products and services Contribute to sector strategies and account plans Track revenue performance and pipeline development for the coverage portfolio Support preparation of strategic reviews and client plans Education Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: BMI - Business Management and Informatics