Senior Credit Analyst (CA(SA) (EE) (CPT)

Datafin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic Asset Manager in Cape Town is seeking a passionate Senior Credit Analyst. This role involves monitoring credit exposure, conducting risk assessments, and managing compliance aspects across funds. A CA(SA) qualification with 3-4 years of experience is required, alongside a keen eye for detail and analytical skills. Join a boutique investment house where your contributions directly impact business growth.

Qualifications

• CA (SA) required.
• 3-4 years banking experience in a credit role or as a Dealmaker.
• Ability to analyze corporate credit for mid-sized businesses is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor credit exposure and assess covenants.
• Complete monthly risk reports for all funds.
• Assist with forecast cash flows on a fortnightly basis.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Result-oriented

Self-starter

Education

CA (SA)

Job description

ENVIRONMENT:

OUR client, a dynamic Asset Manager, has an exciting opportunity for a highly meticulous Senior Credit Analyst who is passionate about credit and its value to the overall growth of the business. You will be responsible for the entire cycle of the internal investment process and the administrative responsibilities of the Fund Management process. You will be required to focus on all aspects of risk within the funds they manage, including credit risk, legal risk, liquidity risk (thus cash flow planning for the funds), ESG requirements and all mandate and regulatory compliance aspects. You must be a qualified CA(SA) with 3-4 years Banking experience and/or for a credit-focused Asset Manager working either in a credit position or alongside a team of Dealmakers. If you are ready to move away from a big corporate and join a dynamic boutique investment house, this position is for you!

DUTIES:

• Monitor credit exposure, in the process assessing covenants, analysing management accounts and monitoring portfolios for expiries and defaults.
• Completion of monthly risk reports in respect of all funds.
• Monitor adherence to fund mandates.
• Assist with completion of forecast cash flows for all funds on a fortnightly basis.
• Assist with analysis of new proposed loans.
• Vetting of credit submissions.
• Monitor adherence to the investment process by all members of the team.
• Completion of calculations/reports as requested by investors from time to time.
• Assist with liaising with investors regarding their requirements, if required.
• Attend periodic feedback to investors in respect of fund portfolios.

REQUIREMENTS:

• CA (SA).
• 3-4 Years Banking experience and/or for a credit-focused Asset Manager working either in a credit position or alongside a team of Dealmakers.
• The ability to analyse corporate credit, for mid-sized businesses, would be an added advantage to our business requirements.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Results orientated, driven & hard working.
• Self-starter.
• Analytical.
• Keen eye for detail.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Skills:

• Senior
• Credit
• Analyst