Finance Rotational Analyst — Path to Portfolio Manager

Merchant West; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchant West invites applications for its ARISE Programme, a full-time, permanent rotation across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban. Ten ambitious individuals will gain hands-on experience in credit analysis, operations, legal, compliance and sales, with a view to becoming Portfolio Managers.

The programme starts with foundational training and rotations through Lending, building client relationships and financial solutions, culminating in a specialised Portfolio Manager role aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce (Accounting, Economics or Finance preferred).
• No prior work experience required; eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through new business development, financial analysis, and cross-selling.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities within your product area.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of potential clients and deals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor deals to client needs and company objectives.
• Negotiate terms and oversee execution of new business transactions.
• Cultivate strong client relationships to uncover additional needs and promote Merchant West products.

Skills

Sales interest

Finance passion

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Adaptability

Team player

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce

Job description

Merchant West invites applications for its ARISE Programme, a full-time, permanent rotation across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban. Ten ambitious individuals will gain hands-on experience in credit analysis, operations, legal, compliance and sales, with a view to becoming Portfolio Managers.

The programme starts with foundational training and rotations through Lending, building client relationships and financial solutions, culminating in a specialised Portfolio Manager role aligned