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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
Recruiting Consultant
*****@*****.co.za
Vacancy posted 13 hours ago
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