Capital Management Analyst

Absa Group

. Manage capital planning, reporting and optimisation across 10 subsidiaries in 9 African markets .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSandton • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital management, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on Basel capital frameworks and effective stakeholder engagement. Proficient in management reporting and analytics, ensuring optimal capital utilisation and performance monitoring across multiple subsidiaries.

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Capital ManagementBasel Capital FrameworksFinancial AnalysisStakeholder ManagementRegulatory Reporting

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Hard Skills

Capital PlanningFinancial ReportingForecastingExcelPowerPointAnalytical ThinkingCapital Adequacy MonitoringCost of Equity AnalysisManagement Information ToolsBenchmarking

Soft Skills

Advanced Problem SolvingAttention to DetailCommercial AcumenRelationship ManagementOrganisational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in EconomicsBachelor's Degree in Actuarial ScienceBachelor's Degree in Mathematics

Industry Keywords

BankingTreasuryCapital ManagementRegulatory ComplianceBasel IIIBasel IVICAAPRecovery and Resolution PlanningForeign Currency RisksDividend Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage capital planning, reporting and optimisation across 10 subsidiaries in 9 African markets
Review and challenge entity capital plans, escalating material movements, emerging risks and capital adequacy concerns
Consolidate subsidiary capital plans for monthly actual reporting and forecasting cycles
Produce monthly management information and analytics for capital adequacy monitoring
Monitor capital utilisation, capital use, returns profiles and performance against approved plans
Prepare and present capital management reports to treasury, risk, capital management and other governance committees
Maintain capital management reporting, dashboards and analysis
Monitor capital adequacy positions, foreign currency risks and emerging risks affecting subsidiary resilience
Support Country ALCOs, ICAAP, Recovery and Resolution Planning, stress testing and ACS buffer-setting activities
Review Single Borrower Limit excess requests and surplus capital retention proposals
Manage dividend payment timelines, approvals and cashflow coordination
Support recapitalisation activities through capital instruments and equity injections
Analyse and recommend improvements to return on equity, capital efficiency and balance sheet optimisation
Conduct peer analysis and benchmarking
Coordinate Cost of Equity setting and monitor returns against Cost of Equity hurdles
Collaborate on regulatory capital submissions, reconciliations, sign-offs and BA610 capital reporting
Build relationships with Treasury, Finance, Risk and Business stakeholders
Enhance capital management frameworks, methodologies and reporting capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics or related quantitative discipline
Minimum 3-5 years' experience in Banking, Treasury, Capital Management, Finance or Regulatory Reporting
Strong understanding of Basel capital frameworks and banking regulations
Experience in management reporting, forecasting and financial analysis
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and management information tools
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and governance committees
Understanding of banking operating structures, capital allocation and financial resource management
Knowledge of Regulatory Capital and Basel III and IV
Advanced Writing and Reporting
Advanced Presentation Skills
Advanced Stakeholder Management and Influencing
Advanced Planning and Organising
Advanced Relationship Management and Networking
Advanced Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
Advanced Attention to Detail
Advanced Commercial Acumen
Ability to work effectively under pressure (Advanced)
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process
Preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities