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South Africa Bank Treasurer

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Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeExecutiveOn-sitePosted 30 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Absa Group is appointing a South Africa Bank Treasurer in Sandton, Johannesburg (requisition R-15992413; full time; posted 29 October 2026; applications close 9 November 2026). Reporting to the Group Treasurer, the role is accountable for the strategic stewardship of the South African banking entity’s balance sheet – integrating liquidity, funding, capital, HQLA portfolio management, banking-book interest rate risk (IRRBB) and ALM earnings management to support resilience, regulatory compliance and sustainable risk-adjusted returns.

The Treasurer is budget owner for both the ZAR and USD ALM positions, actively steering them within approved risk appetite, limits and mandates; owns the bank’s HQLA portfolio; sets mandates and operating boundaries with Global Markets; oversees the intra-day liquidity desk; advises ALCO on balance sheet strategy; and engages the Prudential Authority, SARB and industry forums while leading a high-performing specialist Treasury team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the ZAR and USD ALM budgets and performance; steer structural interest rate and liquidity positions within approved limits

  • Optimise net interest income, margin and economic value across the banking book; oversee IRRBB (repricing, basis, optionality)

  • Use forecasts, scenarios and stress tests to guide positioning; advise ALCO on balance sheet strategy and management actions

  • Advise on SA liquidity and funding strategy in normal and stressed conditions; steer funding mix, tenor, concentration and cost

  • Set mandates with Global Markets for execution and risk transfer; oversee the Intra-day Liquidity Desk and controls

  • Own and manage the HQLA portfolio – asset allocation, duration, issuer concentration and liquidity positioning

  • Engage the Prudential Authority, SARB, industry forums and Finance, Risk, Legal, Tax, Compliance and Internal Audit

  • Maintain policies, controls and governance; escalate material risks and own audit actions to closure

  • Lead and develop a high-performing specialist Treasury team

Required Qualifications

  • Relevant postgraduate qualification in finance, economics, accounting or quantitative finance (Master’s degree preferred)

  • CA(SA), CFA or equivalent advantageous

  • Significant senior experience in bank treasury, ALM, liquidity, funding, capital or balance sheet management

  • Deep knowledge of SA interest rate, money market and FX markets; expertise in HQLA, ALM, liquidity, funding and IRRBB

  • Strong understanding of capital, RWA, funds transfer pricing and balance sheet economics

  • Track record leading specialist teams and engaging regulators, governance committees and senior executives

Skills & Requirements

Asset Liability ManagementBalance Sheet ManagementLiquidity RiskFunding StrategyIRRBBHQLA Portfolio ManagementCapital ManagementFunds Transfer PricingALCO GovernanceRegulatory Engagement (PA/SARB)Stress TestingTreasury Leadership

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