Business Intelligence - Coverage Analyst

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About ABSA Group

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.

Responsibilities

• The role of the Resources & Energy Sector Analyst is to support
• Coverage Bankers in managing client relationships by providing financial analysis, client insights, deal support, and coordination across product teams to drive revenue growth and deliver integrated banking solutions across the resources and energy industries.
• Key Deliverables Client pitch books and presentations
• Financial models and analysis outputs
• Credit papers / approval documentation
• Client account plans and pipeline trackers
• Industry and market insights
• Key Accountabilities Client Coverage Support Support Coverage Bankers in managing a portfolio of corporate / institutional clients
• Prepare client briefs, pitch materials, and account plans

Track client activity, opportunities, and pipeline

• Maintain strong understanding of client strategies, industries, and financial performance
• Financial Analysis & Insights Conduct financial statement analysis (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Build and maintain financial models and forecasts
• Perform credit analysis and risk assessments
• Develop client profitability and return analysis
• Deal & Transaction Execution Support Assist with execution of lending, advisory, and capital markets transactions
• Coordinate internal stakeholders (e.g., Risk, Legal, Product teams)
• Prepare documentation for deal approvals and credit committees
• Support due diligence and data gathering processes
• Regulatory & Compliance Support Ensure adherence to: KYC / AML requirements

Internal risk and compliance policies

• Assist with regulatory submissions and audit requests where required
• Product & Solution Coordination Work closely with product partners (e.g.: Corporate Finance, Transaction Banking, Markets, Treasury) Help structure integrated solutions aligned to client needs
• Support cross-sell initiatives across the CIB platform
• Market & Industry Research Conduct industry research and competitor analysis
• Monitor macroeconomic trends affecting clients
• Produce insight reports and sector updates

Requirements

• Qualifications • Post-graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field. • Preferred: CFA (or studying toward) or CA(SA) or equivalent
• 1–3 years (Analyst level) • Prior exposure to banking, finance, or corporate environment advantageous and relevant knowledge and experience in the resources and energy sectors.
• Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies