Provides high-level administrative, operational, and administrative support to ensure effective functioning of the Wholesale Banking leadership office.
Acts as a key liaison between the Head of Wholesale Banking and internal teams, senior executives, clients, and external stakeholders.
Manages complex calendars, coordinates meetings and travel, prepares executive-level reports and presentations, and ensures that priorities and deadlines are effectively tracked and met.
Supports the planning and execution of strategic initiatives, leadership meetings, and key business engagements within the Wholesale Banking division.
Provides organizational, administrative and logistical support in all aspects of the business in a way that enhances effective administration management of the organisation.
Ensures tracking and follow through of all actions from various Governance Forums.
Understands the CIB strategy and helps develop appropriate solutions to enable execution.
Identifies business problems and provides recommendations for improvement.
Determines and executes key business initiatives that will drive business operations.
Coordinates cross-functional teams to improve business planning methods.

A Bachelors’ degree in relevant field of study.
At least 3 years’ experience in administration/public relations at a senior level.
Comprehensive understanding of the structure, scope & activities of Absa.
In-depth business awareness and thorough understanding of the financial services sector & the communities in which we operate.
Proven ability to understand and identify problems associated with reputational risk and brand impact of issues/situations.
Good communicator.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Confidence, discretion, and a collaborative mindset.

Executive Assistant

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