Ssa Commercial - Manager : Commercial (Credit Analyst : Trade Finance)

Dp World; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics and trade company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced professional to promote Trade Finance products and manage credit risks. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in credit risk within financial institutions in South Africa. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence, managing portfolio risks, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This is a key role aimed at driving growth and expansion in trade finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of credit risk experience in Financial Institutions; Banks or Non-Banking Financial Companies in South Africa.
• Experience with cross-border transactions and corresponding risk implications.
• Good understanding of credit and trade finance risks.

Responsibilities

• Promote Trade Finance products and drive expansion.
• Conduct credit due diligence on Trade Finance borrowers.
• Proactively manage portfolio risk exposure and collections.

Skills

Credit risk management

Trade finance understanding

Financial statement analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's / Post Graduate degree

Job description

Overview

DP World City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

The role will report to the Director – Credit & Risk Officer based in UAE.

The main purpose of the role is to promote Trade Finance product, bring in new opportunities, close deals and drive expansion and growth.

The incumbent's scope of responsibilities will cover activities related to DP World Trade Finance as well as the wider trade finance initiatives of DP World globally.

Key Accountabilities

Familiarity in lending to Medium or Large Corporates in South Africa.

Conduct credit due diligence on Trade Finance borrowers for management, financial, industry and business risk.

Identifying credit and operational risks in trade finance documentation for a broad range of trade related transactions, including receivables & payables financing, import / export financing, invoice discounting / factoring, commodity trade financing, inventory financing, buy‑sell transactions and risk participation (funded & unfunded).

Understanding and analysis of financial statements.

Knowledge of early warning and collections.

Ensuring compliance with DP World's internal policies, processes and procedures.

Pro-actively manage portfolio risk exposure, collections, remediation and recoveries.

Assisting the relevant transactions / cases to ensure credit risk support and innovative solutions are provided in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Review of term sheet and vetting of loan related documentation with borrowers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's / Post Graduate degree from a university of repute.

Skills and Experience

10+ years of credit risk experience in Financial Institutions; Banks or Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) in South Africa.

Understanding of Credit and Trade Finance Risks Good understanding of credit and trade finance risks Good understanding of South Africa market specific conditions and risks Experience with cross-border transactions and corresponding risk implications.

About DP World Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than , employees from nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end‑to‑end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation.

From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies.

Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.

We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

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