Private Credit Specialist

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Bellville, TX, USA
In-Office
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
Evaluate private credit applications and manage HNW/UHNW client portfolios. Analyze financial statements, cash flows, industries, risks, and lending opportunities; structure deals, prepare credit papers, present recommendations to committees, and explain outcomes and covenants to clients. Monitor portfolio risk, triggers, economic trends, and covenant compliance while collaborating with lending, advisory, sales, credit, and risk stakeholders.
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Job Description

To make informed credit decisions within a prescribed mandate. This role entails considered evaluation of applicant financials, credibility, stability, security and business case viability, and demands prudent discretionary judgement regarding deal assessment. The Commercial Credit Specialist is required to work collaboratively and as such, must be a strong team player

Hello Future Structured Credit Specialist


Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.


As part of our team in FNB Private Credit, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.


Location: Cape Town


Are you someone who can:

· Support and manage a portfolio of HNW &UHNW clients 

· Attend client meetings together with the lending specialist and advisory team 

· Deep knowledge of the client and larger group structure across all pillars (lend, invest, insure and transact) 

· Understand the client’s wealth creation strategy; immediate lending need vs unlocking value, optimizing the balance sheet and spotting lending opportunities. operating and Investment entities within the group in respect of financial ratios, cash flows, trends; historic performance, sustainability, projections and future aspirations; industries the client is operating in (upsides, risks, trends etc); various lending products available to solution for the client across FSR; risk vs Reward principles and overall value proposition.

· Structuring the deal and compiling the credit paper 

· Present the request to the relevant mandated individuals or committees 

· Explain the credit outcome, covenants, structure and process to the client and sale


You will be an ideal candidate if you can:

· Track and monitoring ongoing risk relevant to a client group, as well as deal specific reviews and covenants 

· Flag and unpacking economic and industry trends/risks within the portfolio  

· Engage various stakeholders across FSR to ensure client level decisioning and solutions 

· Pro-actively manage risk vs triggers/events 

· Deliver customer experience excellence aligned to Organizational values and service standards  

· Innovate and have an efficient mindset to constantly improve the overall value add and client experience of this base with a cost reduction and management mindset


You will have access to:

· Opportunities to network and collaborate

· A challenging working environment

· Opportunities to innovate


We can be a match if you have:

· A BCom Finance / Accounting (CA advantageous)  

· A business acumen with 1-3 years plus credit experience 

· A deep understanding of financial statement analysis and credit risk assessment 

· The ability to model cash flows for debt service considering industry and company specific information; building assumptions for forecasting; key ratio analysis and covenant construction 

· Dealmaking and solutionist mindset 

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both internal and external customers (sales, credit & risk community, clients etc.) 

· Self-motivated, work independently and within a group, attention to detail, high level of integrity Writing, speaking and presentation skill sets

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!


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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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.

29/11/26

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.

Skills Required

  • BCom degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Chartered Accountant qualification
  • 1–3 years or more of credit experience
  • Financial statement analysis and credit risk assessment experience
  • Ability to model cash flows for debt service and build forecasting assumptions
  • Key financial ratio analysis and covenant construction experience
  • Dealmaking and solution-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Attention to detail and high integrity
  • Strong writing, speaking, and presentation skills

FirstRand Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FirstRand Limited and has not been reviewed or approved by FirstRand Limited.

  • Healthcare Strength — Employees typically have access to structured medical scheme membership through providers such as Bankmed, Discovery Health, or Bonitas, with optional gap cover. Certain campuses also offer wellbeing resources like gyms, wellness screenings, and health facilities.
  • Retirement Support — The group provides pension or umbrella retirement funds alongside group risk benefits such as life insurance, funeral plans, and permanent health/disability insurance, supporting long‑term financial security.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Structured incentive programs and performance bonuses complement base pay in many roles, and commission-based positions can offer stronger earning potential.

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The Company
HQ: Johannesburg
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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