Credit Analyst

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Analyzes client financial information to assess credit exposure, liability, and risk. Performs cash flow modeling, sensitivity analysis, stress testing, and scenario analysis; researches industries and legislation; evaluates credit structures; presents recommendations to management and credit committees; supports junior colleagues; maintains client relationships; ensures governance compliance; and improves credit review processes.
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Job Description

To gather, analyse and draw insights from client financial information pertaining to credit risk.
To undertake key research of client business, industries, and legislation to derive insights from credit analyses.
  • Conduct a comprehensive financial analysis of client data to understand credit exposure and liability; conduct cash flow modelling, sensitivity analysis and other investigations as necessary.
  • Collaborate closely with key stakeholders and those who hold business relationships with clients to gain an intimate knowledge of the clients' business, environment, and the industry they compete in.
  • Assess a wide range of credit structures and propose solutions to challenges.
  • Engage in scenario analysis and stress-testing to evaluate potential and actual risks.
  • Present findings and insights to line management and/or the credit committee, and provide recommendations where required.
  • Remain keenly abreast of industry and legislative developments and the impact thereof on portfolios.
  • Advise more junior team members on aspects of client credit reviews, assisting them in identifying risks, and providing expertise and guidance.
  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients for the purpose of gathering relevant information and undertaking analyses.
  • Display and encourage an appreciation of teamwork and inclusivity.
  • Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialisation.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability.
  • Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimise redundancy.
  • Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
  • Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations, the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights, and the creation of buy-in.

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

31/10/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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The Company
49,989 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

FirstRand is a portfolio of integrated financial services businesses offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services. The group seeks to build long-term franchise value and deliver superior, sustainable returns within acceptable levels of volatility. Its corporate centre houses key functions—including risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax—that support the broader group and its operating businesses.

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