Agricultural Economist - VKB Financing, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Requirements

• Qualification in Agricultural Economics: BSc Agricultural Economics, BCom (Agricultural Economics); BCom Financial Management with Agricultural Economics.
• RE5 is not a requirement but would be beneficial.
• Practical knowledge of the National Credit Act.
• Similar role fulfilled within Agricultural businesses, Commercial Banks, Development Financing Institutions.
• Financial modeling of client needs.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Preparation and motivation of credit recommendations.
• Structuring of transactions with recommendations to selection mandates and/or credit committees.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide comprehensive Agricultural Economic and advisory services.
• Conduct feasibility studies within the Financing department.
• Compilation of risk reports and credit evaluations.
• Development and implementation of cash flow models.
• Compilation and maintenance of production standards within the service area.
• Client liaison and visits.
• Participation in study groups.
• Involvement in the development and training of colleagues within the department.