Job Summary
Are you a legal professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for documentation governance? Join our Transaction Admin CIB team as a Senior Document Specialist and play a key role in supporting our Legal, Business, and Product units across CIB.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a liaison between business units, product areas, and Transaction Administrators (TAs) to ensure all pre-registration and pre-disbursement loan conditions are fulfilled.
Draft and review legal agreements, derivative confirmations, and security documentation in line with credit approvals and governance standards.
Validate term sheets and ensure all credit sanctioning collateral and conditions are met before disbursement.
Monitor and control outstanding documentation, liaising with attorneys, clients, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with Absa's risk control policies and legal frameworks.
Manage the registration and release of securities, and maintain accurate documentation records across systems.
Education & Qualifications:
NQF Level 6: B Degree or equivalent
LLB qualification or admission as an attorney is a strong advantage
Experience:
2 - 5 years in a legal operations or credit environment
1 - 2 years' post-admission experience preferred
Skills & Competencies:
Strong ability to interpret credit approvals and legal documentation
Sound knowledge of security documentation and market products
Familiarity with Absa's internal credit policies and procedures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Proactive, analytical, and highly organized
Confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
