Senior Specialist: Structuring Analyst

Absa South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Summary

  • The Structuring Analyst forms part of the Active Portfolio Management team within PPB and supports the execution of portfolio optimisation initiatives, including portfolio sales, securitisations and other structured finance transactions.
  • The role combines quantitative analysis, financial modelling and transaction execution support. It requires a strong understanding of portfolio risk and return dynamics, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into practical recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and enhance financial, transaction and portfolio models.
  • Perform quantitative analysis to support the evaluation, structuring and execution of transactions.
  • Assist with transaction structuring, monitoring and post-execution reporting.
  • Support capital, funding and portfolio optimisation initiatives across the PPB balance sheet.
  • Analyse portfolio risk, return, capital and funding performance to identify optimisation opportunities.
  • Develop quantitative insights into portfolio behaviour, credit performance and transaction outcomes.
  • Support stress testing, scenario analysis and portfolio forecasting activities.
  • Prepare analytical outputs, recommendations and management information for internal stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of structuring capabilities, methodologies and analytical tools within the team.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Actuarial Science, Engineering, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline.
  • Experience in financial modelling, pricing, analytics, structuring, risk management or related quantitative fields would be advantageous.
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years financial services experience

What We're Looking For

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent financial modelling and quantitative capability.
  • Strong understanding of portfolio analytics, credit risk and financial modelling principles.
  • Ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to convert analysis into actionable recommendations.
  • Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders and functions


  • Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

End Date: October 8, 2026

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You'll apply on Absa South Africa's own site before 29 November 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationJohannesburg, Gauteng
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience5+ years
Posted30 September 2026
Closing Date29 November 2026
Absa South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng

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