Credit Evaluation Specialist â Business & Agri Lending
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Credit Evaluation Specialist Business & Agri Lending
Do you thrive on turning financial data into smart lending decisions Are you skilled in assessing credit risk across diverse industries from commercial property and trade finance to specialised agriculture lending If youre ready to help clients grow their businesses while protecting the banks portfolio we want to hear from you!
Duties & Responsibilities
Your Mission:
- Conduct in-depth credit and affordability assessments on a wide range of lending applications including commercial agri-finance trade finance and structured debt.
- Analyse financial statements cash flows collateral structures and client repayment capacity to make informed lending recommendations.
- Ensure all decisions are aligned with credit risk frameworks regulatory standards (e.g. NCA) and responsible lending practices.
- Partner with relationship managers to tailor the best-fit lending solutions for business clients.
- Drive asset book growth by spotting opportunities within ecosystems industry clusters and emerging sectors.
- Attend client engagements to build a deep understanding of businesses and tailor solutions accordingly.
- Participate in risk governance including stipulating loan conditions presenting high-risk applications and coaching junior team members.
What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Risk Management or a related field.
- 57 years experience in business and/or agri lending with credit authority exposure.
- Proven ability to interpret complex financial data identify risk and make independent credit decisions.
- Familiarity with secured lending products and the legalities surrounding collateral and recovery.
- Working knowledge of the entire credit lifecycle from origination to recovery.
Your Superpowers:
- Analytical thinker with a talent for spotting red flags and hidden opportunities in financials.
- Strong interpersonal skills you can challenge influence and guide both clients and colleagues.
- Skilled in data interpretation documentation and presenting credit decisions confidently.
- Resilient under pressure with a passion for risk-based decision-making.
- Collaborative team player who supports others and takes initiative when needed.
Why This Role is Different:
- Youll work in a forward-thinking team where your decisions matter not just to the bank but to the future of entrepreneurs farmers and growing businesses.
- Exposure to diverse lending portfolios with the opportunity to learn across sectors.
- Hybrid work flexibility meaningful career growth and the satisfaction of protecting risk while enabling opportunity.
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For more information contact:
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Specialist Recruitment Consultant: Actuarial and Analytical
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
