Strategy and Enablement Manager – Transactional Banking SA - Sandton

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Overview This role is for a highly motivated Strategy and Enablement Manager within ABSA's Transactional Banking South Africa division in Sandton. The position supports the strategic, operational, and governance agenda of the division. The manager will partner closely with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives, coordinate business performance management, enhance operational effectiveness, and ensure the successful execution of key business priorities. What you will do * Support the execution of the Transactional Banking SA strategy and strategic priorities. * Coordinate and monitor key strategic initiatives and delivery plans. * Identify business risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. * Partner with leadership to drive execution across the franchise. * Manage business performance reporting, dashboards, and management information. * Analyse business and sales performance trends to generate actionable insights. * Track progress against financial, strategic, and operational objectives. * Deliver data-driven recommendations to support executive decision-making. * Coordinate governance forums, leadership meetings, business reviews, and executive committees. * Prepare executive presentations, strategic updates, and management reports. * Track business commitments, actions, and decisions to ensure delivery and accountability. * Drive initiatives that improve business productivity and efficiency. * Enhance reporting, processes, and ways of working across the franchise. * Support planning, forecasting, and business review processes. * Build strong relationships across Sales, Product, Coverage, Finance, Human Capital, and other support functions. * Act as a central coordination point for strategic and cross-functional initiatives. * Drive alignment across the broader Transactional Banking leadership team. Requirements (from the original advert) Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. * Postgraduate qualification in Business, Finance, Strategy, or a related discipline will be advantageous. * CASA qualification preferred. Experience * 5–8 years' experience in business management, finance, strategy, consulting, corporate banking, or a related environment. * Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams. * Strong background in financial management, business performance reporting, and strategic planning. * Experience preparing executive committee, board, and governance reporting. * Proven ability to coordinate complex cross-functional initiatives. Skills & Competencies * Strong commercial and financial acumen. * Strategic thinking and analytical capability. * Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. * Strong communication and presentation skills. * Sound understanding of governance, risk, and regulatory requirements. * Strong planning, organisation, and execution capabilities. * Ability to translate data and insights into business actions. Education * Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies Required Who should apply The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for driving business performance, enabling executive decision-making, and delivering impactful change, who is highly motivated. Deadline October 14, 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/strategy-and-enablement-manager-transactional-banking-sa-sandton-absa-group-limited-absa Source: myjobmag

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