Credit Specialist

FirstRand Bank Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Cape Town is seeking a Structured Credit Specialist to manage a portfolio of high-net-worth clients. You will assess credit risks, structure deals, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has a BCom in Finance or Accounting, at least 1-3 years of credit experience, and strong financial analytical skills. The role includes networking opportunities in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging working environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of credit experience.
• Deep understanding of financial statement analysis.
• Ability to model cash flows for debt service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of HNW & UHNW clients.
• Structure the deal and compile the credit paper.
• Present the request to the mandated individuals.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Credit risk assessment

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

BCom Finance/Accounting or CA(SA)

Job description

Description

Analyses credit data to estimate degree of risk in extending credit or lending money

Consults with management to assist in corporate planning

Hello Future Structured Credit Specialist

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 Retail Judgemental Credit, 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 who can :

• Support and manage a portfolio of HNW &UHNW clients
• Attend client meetings together with the lending specialist and advisory team
• Deep knowledge of the client and larger group structure across all pillars (lend, invest, insure and transact)
• Understand the client’s wealth creation strategy; immediate lending need vs unlocking value, optimizing the balance sheet and spotting lending opportunities. operating and Investment entities within the group in respect of financial ratios, cash flows, trends; historic performance, sustainability, projections and future aspirations ; industries the client is operating in (upsides, risks, trends etc) ; various lending products available to solution for the client across FSR; risk vs Reward principles and overall value proposition.
• Structuring the deal and compiling the credit paper
• Present the request to the relevant mandated individuals or committees
• Explain the credit outcome, covenants, structure and process to the client and sale

NOTE: The roles are based in the Western Cape and KZN

You will be an ideal candidate if you can :

• Track and monitoring ongoing risk relevant to a client group, as well as deal specific reviews and
• covenants
• Flag and unpacking economic and industry trends / risks within the portfolio
• Engage various stakeholders across FSR to ensure client level decisioning and solutions
• Pro-actively manage risk vs triggers / events
• Deliver customer experience excellence aligned to Organizational values and service standards
• Innovate and have an efficient mindset to constantly improve the overall value add and client experience of this base with a cost reduction and management mindset

You will have access to :

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

We can be a match if you have :

• A BCom Finance / Accounting OR CA(SA)
• A business acumen with 1-3 years plus credit experience
• A deep understanding of financial statement analysis and credit risk assessment
• The ability to model cash flows for debt service considering industry and company specific information; building
• assumptions for forecasting; key ratio analysis and covenant construction
• Dealmaking and solutionist mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both internal and external customers (sales, credit & risk community, clients etc.)
• Self-motivated, work independently and within a group, attention to detail, high level of integrity Writing, speaking and presentation skill sets

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

Thank you for your interest in joining our talent community. Please note that this advertisement is not for an active vacancy, and as such you will not receive a decline notice or status update immediately. We are currently gathering applications to build a talent pool for future opportunities. By submitting your application, you will be considered for similar roles that may become available. We appreciate your interest and look forward to potentially working with you in the future.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

30 / 11 / 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. 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.