Underwriter
Full-time
Network Finance
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite and manage credit risk across a diverse portfolio of mining clients.
- Structure and assess complex financial transactions, particularly mine rehabilitation guarantees.
- Conduct detailed financial statement and trend analysis to inform credit decisions.
- Evaluate project finance structures and assess associated risks and returns.
- Build and manage strong client relationships across private and listed mining entities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sound risk management and deal execution.
- Monitor portfolio performance and provide ongoing risk insights and recommendations.
Job Experience and Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Mining Engineering, Law, or a related field.
- Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CFA, or MBA is highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in credit, financial services, insurance, or mining.
- Strong experience in financial analysis, project finance, and credit risk assessment.
- Solid understanding of guarantees and structured finance solutions is preferred.
- FAIS compliance and RE5 (advantageous but not essential).
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across Africa and internationally.
Competency Requirements
- Strong commercial acumen and deal-making capability.
- Analytical thinker with attention to detail.
- Dynamic personality suited to a high-performance, fast-paced culture.
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
- High levels of accountability, resilience, and professionalism.
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Mandisa Phahla
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Vacancy posted 13 hours ago
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