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Credit Specialist


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a client for a Credit Specialist to join a dynamic and high-performing team. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who thrives on analysing financial information structuring tailored lending solutions and building strong relationships with high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients.

Responsibilities:
  • Support and manage a portfolio of HNW and UHNW clients.
  • Attend client meetings alongside lending specialists and advisory teams.
  • Develop a deep understanding of client group structures across lending investments insurance and transactional banking.
  • Analyse financial statements cash flows trends forecasts and industry-specific risks and opportunities.
  • Identify lending opportunities aligned to clients wealth creation and balance sheet optimisation strategies.
  • Structure lending transactions and prepare comprehensive credit submissions.
  • Present credit recommendations to relevant decision-makers and committees.
  • Communicate credit outcomes structures covenants and processes to clients and stakeholders.
  • Monitor portfolio risk covenants and deal-specific reviews.
  • Proactively identify and address economic industry and client-specific risks.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver effective client solutions and exceptional customer experiences.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement to enhance value efficiency and service delivery.
Requirements:
  • BCom in Finance or Accounting (CA qualification advantageous).
  • Minimum of 13 years credit experience within a banking or financial services environment.
  • Strong business acumen and a sound understanding of credit risk assessment.
  • Advanced financial statement analysis and cash flow modelling skills.
  • Ability to forecast financial performance perform ratio analysis and construct lending covenants.
  • A solution-driven deal-making mindset with strong commercial awareness.
  • Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
  • High levels of integrity attention to detail and professionalism.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
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REF: AD01


Required Experience:

IC


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Afrizan – Empowering the rapid transformation of recruitment services in South Africa. Afrizan is one of South Africa’s first equity staffing and recruitment solutions providers. With 51% black ownership, 33% black female ownership and 30+ years' experience in recruitment, Afrizan, as ... View more

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