First National Bank (FNB) is one of the “big four” banks in South Africa and is the oldest bank in the country, with origins dating back to 1838. It operates as a division of FirstRand Bank Limited, a large financial services group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. FNB’s headquarters are located in Johannesburg.

Job Description

• To support the Client Portfolio Executive by managing and administering a portfolio of clients including the application of an approval and ongoing quality risk management of the client’s credit facilities..

Are you someone who can:

• Support the Client Portfolio Executive by managing and administering a portfolio of clients including the application of an approval and ongoing quality risk management of the client’s credit facilities
• Deliver exceptional service through educating the client, offering an appropriate solution and ensuring the relationship is maintained
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members
• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and FNB’s internal compliance procedures and requirements
• Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by FNB
• Develop materials and documentation including minimum standards, templates, guidelines, FAQ’s and processes
• Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Business Banking Degree (Financial)
• FAIS Compliant (RE5)
• 3-5 years banking experience, relationship management and judgmental credit experience.
• Person must not be an unrehabilitated insolvent
• In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

• Analytical
• Financial acumen
• Attention to detail
• Technology savvy
• Ability to deal with customers (problem solving/ customer service)
• Ability to interpret financial statements
• Strong credit experience and negotiation skills
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships experience (any segment)
• Strong collaboration skills
• Exposure to dealing with juristic clients