Commercial Credit Analyst

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid and pension

Professional development opportunities

Stable work environment in Centurion

Exposure to diverse client base

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a diligent Commercial Credit Analyst to assess the creditworthiness of commercial clients, manage risk, and support lending decisions in a busy financial district. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of credit analysis experience, strong financial statement analysis, Excel proficiency, and familiarity with loan documentation.

You will prepare credit reports, monitor portfolios, and ensure compliance with credit policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience as a Credit Analyst, preferably in commercial banking.
• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow projections, and credit risk assessment.
• Familiarity with commercial loan documentation and legal aspects of credit.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, business plans, and credit histories of commercial loan applicants.
• Assess and quantify credit risk associated with new and existing commercial loans.
• Prepare detailed credit reports and recommendations for loan approval or denial.
• Monitor assigned loan portfolio, identifying deteriorating credits and recommending appropriate actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal credit policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relationship managers and clients regarding credit matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Credit risk assessment

Report writing

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and astute Commercial Credit Analyst to join their established financial institution in Centurion. This role is essential for assessing the creditworthiness of commercial clients, managing risk, and contributing to sound lending decisions. You will play a key part in evaluating loan applications, structuring credit facilities, and monitoring existing loan portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to upholding the bank's credit policies and risk management framework within the bustling financial district of Centurion.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, business plans, and credit histories of commercial loan applicants.
• Assess and quantify credit risk associated with new and existing commercial loans.
• Prepare detailed credit reports and recommendations for loan approval or denial.
• Monitor assigned loan portfolio, identifying deteriorating credits and recommending appropriate actions.
• Ensure compliance with all internal credit policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relationship managers and clients regarding credit matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Credit Analyst, preferably in commercial banking.
• Solid understanding of financial statement analysis, cash flow projections, and credit risk assessment.
• Familiarity with commercial loan documentation and legal aspects of credit.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in credit analysis.
• Stable and supportive work environment in a key business hub.
• Exposure to a diverse range of commercial clients and industries.