Job: ARISE Programme

Company : Merchant West Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Merchant West Holdings is seeking ambitious individuals for their ARISE Programme in Cape Town and Johannesburg. This full-time, permanent opportunity aims to accelerate your career, providing hands-on experience across Lending businesses. Responsibilities include building a client pipeline, analyzing market dynamics, and negotiating financial solutions. A Bachelor’s degree in commerce is required, with no previous experience necessary. Join us to prepare for a rewarding role as a Portfolio Manager!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, preferably Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
• No prior work experience required – looking for motivated individuals eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a dynamic pipeline of potential clients and deals.
• Analyse market dynamics to seize emerging opportunities.
• Conduct assessments of client needs and propose financial solutions.
• Work with internal teams to craft advantageous deals.
• Engage in negotiations for client and company benefits.
• Assess financial feasibility of proposed deals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce (preferably Accounting, Economics, or Finance)

Job description

We’re looking for 10 ambitious individuals who are ready to take the first step in their careers by joining our ARISE Programme — an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity across Cape Town and Johannesburg designed to accelerate your career at Merchant West!This rotational journey will give you hands-on experience across our Lending businesses, equipping you with essential skills in credit analysis, operations, legal, compliance and ultimately sales. You'll gain invaluable insights, setting the stage for you to become a top-tier Portfolio Manager within one of our dynamic lending solutions.By the end of the programme, you'll step into a full-time Portfolio Manager role, specialising in the product area that fuels your passion and aligns with your strengths. If you're ready to kickstart a rewarding career with us, this is your opportunity!

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a dynamic pipeline of potential clients and deals, ensuring a steady flow of opportunities
• Analyse market dynamics to seize emerging opportunities and stay ahead of the curve
• Conduct in-depth assessments of client needs and propose customised financial solutions that align with their goals
• Work closely with internal teams to craft deals that meet both client needs and company objectives
• Engage in negotiations to secure terms and conditions that are advantageous for both clients and Merchant West
• Assess the financial feasibility of proposed deals and their potential impact on overall profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, with a preference for Accounting, Economics , or Finance
• Experience:
• No prior work experience required – we’re looking for motivated individuals eager to learn and grow within a dynamic environment