Seasoned credit manager adept at analyzing financial information for lending activities according to current regulations, standards, and market conditions. Offering several years of experience in the banking industry with focus on working capital finance, asset finance and foreign exchange finance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
CREDIT MANAGER
BIDVEST BANK
11.2022 - Current
To assess and process applications for all Lending products; Corporate, Commercial, Business Banking, Forex and Retail (approval mandate of R10 mil)
Duties include: Manage daily excess reports and monitoring collateral
Conduct weekly deal forums with the relevant sales teams
Conduct the necessary credit checks, interpret financial statements, and motivate the risk ratio/grading of the loan to compile the Executive Summary presented at the Credit Committee
Structure the most optimal transaction based on legal aspects, regulations and the mandate of the Bank in line with the credit risk management requirements of the policies of the Bank
Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives
Reason for Leaving: Career advancement
SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST
LAND AND AGRICULTURAL BANK OF SA
10.2020 - 09.2022
To facilitate the initial process of deal application as part of the deal origination team and grow the corporate book and revenue through the acquisition of new quality clients and the retention of existing clients
Duties include: To conduct a proactive, integrated analysis to assess and motivate the deal application within the corporate banking environment
Conduct the necessary credit checks, interpret financial statements and motivate the risk ratio/grading of the loan in order to compile the Loan Decision Form
Structure the most optimal transaction based on legal aspects, regulations and the mandate of the Bank and specifically the objective of Corporate Banking in line with the credit risk management requirements of the policies of the Bank
To establish close and effective working relationships between the Corporate Banker, the Agricultural Specialist, Portfolio Management and Credit divisions while maintaining effective customer relationships
Reason for Leaving: Fixed Term Contract
CREDIT ANALYST
BUSINESS FUEL (PTY) LTD
05.2019 - 09.2020
Review and evaluate business loan applications by analysing and interpreting financial information to determine credit risk exposures
(Approval mandate of R2 million)
Duties include: Analyse and interpret annual financial statements, management accounts and bank statements
Analyse and monitor credit risk exposures, assessing compliance with lending guidelines and internal controls
Review substantial amounts of documentation and extract, analyse and mitigate key issues
Determine the main drivers and risk factors relevant to the borrowing company and formulate an informed view of the likelihood vs
The potential impact on the business
Contribute and improve the company’s credit scorecard, grow and maintain the existing portfolio of clients
Reason for Leaving: Relocated to Johannesburg
RELATIONSHIP ANALYST (2015-2018) AND BUSINESS MANAGER (2018-2019)
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
05.2015 - 04.2019
Responsible for portfolio management of R0 – R20 million turnover business banking clients
Seeking, identifying, and exploiting business opportunities for the bank and growing the portfolio through the acquisition of new clients and the retention thereof
Duties include: Influence sales activities with the aim to achieve sales targets in new business market and convert new leads to sales
Achieve the Net Income Return for the Business as defined in the Financial Performance Report of the Business
Manage the growth of active customer Account Base to increase client base
Maximise Business Portfolio cross sell opportunities and strengthen client relationships
Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions
Oversee all business banking client sales at two FNB branches: two direct reports which are External consultants at each branch and indirect supervision of branch consultants
Reason for Leaving: Career change from Sales to Credit
DEBTOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
06.2013 - 04.2015
Utilizing FNB internal systems as well as credit bureaus to check for adverse information on clients' debtors to estimate the degree of risk in extending credit to the Debtor Finance client
Duties include: Managing client facilities of R800mil with a debtor limit approval mandate of R2 million and 20% concentration
Peruse audit reports and action items contained therein
Managing client expectations and resolving queries timeously
Writing debtors’ book reports to be presented at Commercial Credit Committee
Training, recruiting and supervising new/ junior staff
Actively involved in the enhancement and testing of new automated systems
Attend and contribute to monthly Exco meetings
Reason for Leaving: Promotion
Education
ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT PRACTICE -
HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL
South Africa
07-2024
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - Economics And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
South Africa
06-2013
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC), COMMERCE -
VAAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
South Africa
12-2008
Skills
Leadership and Decision Making
Risk Analysis and Mitigation
Financial analysis expertise
Strong attention to detail
References
Mr Theunis Coetzee -Landbank of South Africa - 0126860500
Mr Luthuba Ngwenya-First National Bank - 0873280384
Mr Philani Chili, First National Bank - 0873280448
Timeline
CREDIT MANAGER
BIDVEST BANK
11.2022 - Current
SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST
LAND AND AGRICULTURAL BANK OF SA
10.2020 - 09.2022
CREDIT ANALYST
BUSINESS FUEL (PTY) LTD
05.2019 - 09.2020
RELATIONSHIP ANALYST (2015-2018) AND BUSINESS MANAGER (2018-2019)