Business Judgemental Credit Manager

Firstrand Bank Limited; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa seeks a Business Judgmental Credit Manager to evaluate, manage, and approve complex credit applications. The role involves mentoring internal stakeholders, providing expert financial analysis, and aligning decisions with risk frameworks. Ideal candidates will possess a BCom qualification, significant banking experience, and strong judgmental credit skills. Join a dynamic team and make impactful decisions in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging working environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years banking experience, with at least 3 years managing a portfolio.
• Experience with individual credit mandates and strong judgmental credit experience.
• Exposure to Agriculture clients will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, manage, and approve complex credit applications within the portfolio.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Deliver targeted coaching and mentoring to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Credit Risk Assessment

Financial Analysis

Decision-Making & Judgment

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

Communication & Negotiation

Portfolio Management

Analytical & Critical Thinking

Ethical Standards & Integrity

Education

Tertiary BCom Qualification

CA (SA) / CFA, BCom Honours

Job description

Responsible for evaluating, managing, and approving complex credit applications within the assigned portfolio.

This includes providing expert advice, actionable recommendations, and strategic support to internal stakeholders, aligned with group credit mandates, risk frameworks, and methodologies. Deliver targeted coaching and mentoring to internal stakeholders, such as Business Judgmental Credit Managers, and external partners, including Bankers and Relationship Managers.

About FNB

Hello Future, Business Judgmental Credit Manager, Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables.

We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious.

Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. Are you someone with the following skills / abilities:

• Credit Risk Assessment: Ability to analyse complex financial statements and cash flows; understanding of industry-specific risks and macroeconomic factors.
• Financial Analysis: Strong grasp of financial ratios, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analysis; ability to assess borrower repayment capacity and financial health.
• Decision-Making & Judgment: Sound judgment in approving or declining credit applications; balancing risk and reward while aligning with the bank's risk appetite; experience in structuring credit facilities to mitigate risk.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with local and international banking regulations (e.g., Basel III, IFRS 9); ensuring credit decisions comply with internal policies and external legal requirements.
• Communication & Negotiation: Clear articulation of credit decisions to stakeholders (e.g., credit committees, relationship managers); skilled in negotiating terms with internal and external stakeholders to reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Portfolio Management: Monitoring and managing a portfolio of credit exposures; proactive management of problem accounts and restructuring when necessary.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data; strong problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
• Ethical Standards & Integrity: High ethical standards in decision-making; commitment to responsible lending practices.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Minimum Qualification: Tertiary BCom Qualification, preferably in Economics, Accounting, Financial Management or Risk Management.
• Preferred Qualification: CA (SA) / CFA, BCom Honours.
• Experience: 5 years banking experience, with at least 3 years managing a portfolio of bankers with an individual credit mandate; strong judgmental credit experience; exposure to Agriculture clients will be beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships across segments.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate

Job Details

Please note that applications will not be accepted after 31/07/25. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates can disclose their disability information voluntarily. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless required by law to disclose it.