Analyst

Commonwealth Bank; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Gqeberha is seeking a key member for their Commercial Banking team. The role involves providing research support, developing client databases, and collaborating with product specialists. Candidates should have experience in business banking, with a strong understanding of credit transactions, balance sheets, and loan structuring. This position offers significant exposure to sophisticated clients and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in business or commercial banking is critical.
• Extensive experience in writing and analysing credit transactions.
• Understanding of balance sheets, profit & loss, and loan structuring.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support and analysis for clients.
• Develop a database of client and industry-specific information.
• Collaborate with product specialists and monitor performance.

Skills

Business or commercial banking experience

Writing and analysing credit transactions

Understanding of balance sheets

Deadline-driven environment experience

Confidence in communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in commerce, accounting or related discipline

Job description

• You are ambitious
• We value your ongoing professional development
• Together we can drive sustainable business growth for our clients
• 10 Months Secondment/Contract role

See yourself in our team

As part of the Commercial Banking business we are focussed on meeting the needs of small to medium enterprises typically with an annual turnover of up to $30 million along with an aggregated commercial debt of up to $10 million. Our clients businesses span a range of industries including retail, manufacturing, property and professional services through to health and not for profit. We place our customers at the centre of everything we do in an effort to recommend the best outcome for their specific needs, utilising the comprehensive range of products and services like transaction banking, cash flow, capital, wealth, risk management and trade finance.

Your impact

As a key member of the team reporting to the Team Manager you will provide research support and analysis and develop an extensive database of client and industry specific information, ideas and solutions that will serve to build trust and strengthen relationships with our clients.

Do work that matters

This role is all about our clients and with our ambitious target of being number one in client satisfaction - our success will become your own as your commitment and dedication leaves a lasting impression on our clients. This is an great opportunity to gain further exposure to sophisticated Commercial Banking clients and the deals associated with those. You will undertake financial modelling and analysis and assess the risks and opportunities on new lending, as well as preparation of credit risk submissions so your attention to detail and flair for writing papers will place you in the box seat for success! An important aspect of the role is developing capability in the team from new analysts starting out, to guidance with analysts on deal structuring and problem solving and dealing with a range of ad hoc requests relating to credit applications and the businesses portfolio quality. You will collaborate with product specialists, undertake reporting and monitor performance.

What are we looking for?

It’s not secret we are a high performing team so we are looking for the same attributes in you. Your previous experience in business or commercial banking is critical. Your previous extensive experience in writing and analysing credit transactions, annual reviews and reporting will be helpful as will your understanding of balance sheets, profit & loss, loan structuring, and securities. You are no stranger to working in a complex and deadline driven environment and you are a confident communicator at all levels! We encourage applicants with tertiary qualifications in commerce, accounting or a related discipline with CA or CPA or working towards this. If this sounds like you please apply now!

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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