Credit Analyst: Risk & Financial Modeling

Wesbank; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to network

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Job summary

WesBank in Cape Town is seeking a Credit Analyst (RCS based) to unpack and critically assess the risk of debt and equity deals across geographies and industries. You will engage with clients, interrogate business models, and assess financial data to build robust models for forecasting and validation.

You will present recommendations to the committee, manage timelines, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, delivering informed risk outcomes for the bank.

Qualifications

• CA (SA) qualification with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Good report-writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Unpack and critically assess the risk of debt and equity deals.
• Interrogate a client’s business model and identify risks.
• Build and review financial models to forecast performance.
• Present deal recommendations to committee and manage timelines.

Skills

CA (SA)

Financial modelling

Risk assessment

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Accountant (SA)

Job description

WesBank in Cape Town is seeking a Credit Analyst (RCS based) to unpack and critically assess the risk of debt and equity deals across geographies and industries. You will engage with clients, interrogate business models, and assess financial data to build robust models for forecasting and validation.

You will present recommendations to the committee, manage timelines, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, delivering informed risk outcomes for the bank.