Client Portfolio Analyst

FirstRand; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand invites applications for an Analyst role in the Bloemfontein area within the CCB division. You will support the Client Portfolio Executive by managing the credit approval workflow, ensuring service excellence, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration and ongoing reporting to improve client outcomes. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a Commercial Banking analyst role, a FAIS accreditation, and experience with credit applications.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in an Analyst role within Commercial Banking.
• FAIS Accredited qualification.
• Exposure to Credit Applications in Commercial environment.
• RE5 Preferential exposure advantageous

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer the credit approval process for a client portfolio.
• Monitor quality and risk management of credit facilities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Develop materials and processes to improve efficiency and reporting.

Skills

Analyst experience

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Business intelligence

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration/Finance

Tools

Credit applications systems

Job description

Job DescriptionTo support the Client Portfolio Executive in effectively managing and administering a client portfolio by overseeing the approval process and ensuring ongoing quality and risk management of clients’ credit facilities. This job ensures compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards while enabling sustainable client relationships.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 team in FNB CCB (Bloemfontein) 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.The Ideal candidate must have the following exposure:Deliver exceptional service through educating the client, offering an appropriate solution and ensuring the relationship is maintained.Continuously monitor actual process turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance effective client service delivery.Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members.Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and business internal compliance procedures and requirements.Accurately administer, plan for and complete activities within area of work in an efficient, effective and timeous manner.Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by business.Develop materials and documentation including minimum standards, templates, guidelines, FAQ’s and processes.Ensure analysis is conducted to identify business performance improvements and reengineering initiatives.Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data.Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.Create own development plan and review plan with team leader or manager.Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and performance.You will be an ideal candidate if you:Have obtained 2-3 years experience in an Analyst role in the Commercial Banking environmentHave obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration/Finance related qualificationFAIS Accredited qualificationExposure to Credit Applications in Commercial environment.RE5 PreferentialSales and Credit exposure essentialHave experience of dealing with high level customer queries in business environmentYou will have access to:Opportunities to network and collaborateA challenging working environmentOpportunities to innovateWe can be a match if you are:Adaptable and curiousSales drivenThrive in a collaborative environmentClient-centricApply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!Important Closing Date NoteTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.14/11/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.