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To evaluate, manage and approve credit risk within area of responsibility by providing appropriate recommendations and support to internal stakeholders through the implementation of group credit mandates, risk frameworks and methodologies.
Manage respective portfolio within the banks risk appetite and asset growth budget and target Assess annual review and/ or ad hoc requests of all counterparties within allocated portfolio and mandate structure.
Identify and manage credit risk at origination and on an ongoing basis.
Daily excess monitoring of counterparties in their portfolio.
Monthly/ Quarterly/ Bi- annual or Annual covenant compliance monitoring.
Conduct client visits with frontline sales representative as and when required.
Present to Credit Committees depending on mandate levels (e.g. Internal Credit Committee) as and when required.
Perform secretarial duties for Provincial Credit Committee as and when required.
Approve or recommend counterparty exposure across multiple products (working capital facilities as well as specialised finance and term loans) for area of responsibility.
Assess and approve credit in terms of approved mandate to minimise Credit Risk to the business and manage the credit approval process.
Ensure average approval turnaround time against target to ensure retention of clients.
Provide recommendation to higher mandate holders.
Perform efficient management of credit portfolio, including expired limits, covenant monitoring, identification of early warning triggers, assisting with daily operational requirements.
Ensure effective workflow management within agreed SLA's.
Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.
Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialisation.
Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives.
Drive customer service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards and in support of operational objectives.
Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes.
Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments and industry best practices and provide advice to relevant stakeholders.
Maintain up to date knowledge of local and global trends.
Qualifications and Experience
BCom Finance or Similar
3 Years' Credit Risk Experience
Financial Industry experience will be advantageous
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