Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Lead – Inorganic Growth Execution
Absa Group / Absa Bank Limited
Sandton, South Africa (hybrid) · Southern Africa
Role type
Corporate Development, M&A & Strategy
Experience
Senior
Deadline
18 Sep 2026
Summary
Build Absa’s central M&A execution capability and lead transaction integration from early planning through post-close stabilisation.
About the role
This VP-level role turns acquisition strategy into coordinated delivery plans across business, technology, finance, legal and control functions. It sits within Absa’s group inorganic-growth execution activity; the advert identifies Absa Bank Limited and does not establish the position as an Absa CIB hire.
Key responsibilities
Translate deal obligations, regulatory dependencies and business objectives into integrated workstream plans.
Lead Day 1 readiness, cutover, transitional-service arrangements and post-close stabilisation.
Set governance and escalation routines, track synergies and costs and build reusable integration playbooks.
Key requirements
Relevant degree in business, finance, commerce, law, technology, engineering or programme management.
Senior experience in M&A integration, separation, acquisition execution or complex transformation delivery.
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, executive decision forums and transaction dependencies.
Nice to have
Financial-services or regulated-industry experience; postgraduate, MBA or programme-management qualifications.
Full-time, hybrid, Sandton / 15 Alice Lane. Apply through Absa Workday by 18 September 2026, reference R-15990043. No numerical minimum years of experience is stated.