Kevin Swartz is the Head of Distribution for Index and Structured Solutions at Absa Group.
Based in Johannesburg, where he leads the commercialisation and growth of structured products across institutional, wealth, and intermediary channels.
With over 15 years’ experience in global markets and structured trade origination, Kevin specialises in the design, structuring, and distribution of derivative-based investment solutions, including structured notes, total return swaps, margin lending frameworks, and fund-linked solutions.
He has a strong track record in building scalable distribution platforms, aligning front-office structuring with legal, risk, and regulatory requirements, and delivering capital-efficient solutions tailored to both balance sheet and client portfolio objectives.
Prior to his current role, Kevin held senior positions in structured products and retail distribution, where he developed multi-channel strategies spanning private banks, asset managers, and IFAs, with a focus on unlocking new revenue pools and optimising product penetration.
Kevin is particularly focused on innovation within structured solutions, including automation of term sheet generation, next-generation retail distribution models, and the evolution of structured products into a scalable, technology-enabled sales and structuring ecosystem.
E: kevin.swartz@absa.africa | www.cib.absa.africa
