Message from the CEO

This is an exciting and promising time for Absa Capital. In two years, we have made significant progress towards of our goal of becoming the leading investment bank in South Africa. This ambition requires a great deal of investment along several dimensions, but the most important of all is assembling a team of great people.

At Absa Capital, we believe that the success of the business is dependent on our people. We seek to create an environment where ‘A’ players thrive – a meritocracy which attracts and retains the best talent. We’re looking for energetic and determined professionals who can think on their feet. And who enjoy the responsibility and accountability of building a winning investment bank. We’re committed to investing in our people throughout their career at Absa Capital. We need people who take initiative, who are open to learning and up to the challenge we face in building our investment bank. In turn, you can expect an environment which offers you the opportunity to achieve your true potential while growing both professionally and personally.

As Graduates you have reached a significant stage in your life where you are making important decisions regarding your future. You need to think about everything you expect from a career and then ask yourself, which firm can provide all these opportunities. Absa Capital is such a firm. We combine the local knowledge, presence and involvement of Absa – which has extensive contacts and relationships, an excellent triple bottom line scorecard, integrity and a proudly South African brand – with the global presence of Barclays Capital; its expertise and reputation in all regions of the world, expertise in complex financial instruments and acumen in large complex transactions.

This makes Absa Capital the only fully local and fully global investment bank in South Africa – a meritocracy where the individual is valued, but the team is paramount. We truly believe we are different.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

John Vitalo,
Chief Executive Officer, Absa Capital.