Business Intelligence - Coverage Analyst

About the role

Absa is hiring a Business Intelligence Coverage Analyst in Sandton, Gauteng, to act as a bridge between its coverage bankers and the resources and energy sectors. The role provides deep-dive financial analysis and strategic client support for high-value portfolios within the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division, turning complex market data into actionable insights for senior bankers.

Key responsibilities

• Craft professional pitch books, detailed account plans and manage deal pipelines
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, perform risk assessments and prepare credit papers for approval committees
• Assist in end-to-end execution of capital market transactions, lending and advisory services, liaising with Legal, Risk and Treasury
• Monitor macroeconomic trends and sector developments and turn them into reports for internal stakeholders
• Ensure client engagements comply with internal risk frameworks, AML and KYC regulations

Required profile

• Post-graduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field
• CA(SA) or CFA charter (or active enrolment) highly preferred
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in banking, corporate finance or investment
• Detail-oriented, able to multitask under pressure and committed to regulatory excellence

Required skills

• Advanced financial statement analysis
• Building and interpreting complex financial models