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FirstRand Bank

Banking, corporate finance, and insurance group

Trade and Working Capital Transactor

Retail & Commercial BankingPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeJohannesburg, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in corporate and investment banking, with a strong focus on trade and working capital products.
  • A deep understanding of trade finance instruments, working capital solutions, and risk management.
  • Advanced credit analysis and transaction structuring skills.
  • Client relationship management and negotiation abilities.
  • A Bachelor of Commerce with Honours.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Originate, structure, and execute trade finance and working capital transactions, including invoice discounting, borrowing base facilities, commodity finance, debtor book securitizations, and general banking facilities.
  • Develop and implement client-specific strategies to grow revenue and market share in the Trade and Working Capital segment, including vanilla trade strategies.
  • Negotiate and close deals, balancing risk and reward and aligning solutions with client needs and bank objectives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with Client Corporate Group relationship managers, the vanilla trade team, and corporate clients.
  • Conduct regular client meetings to understand business needs, identify opportunities, and proactively market appropriate solutions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, coordinating transaction execution and ongoing portfolio management.
  • Perform financial modelling and cash flow analysis to structure appropriate financing solutions.
  • Prepare and present credit applications, working with Credit Managers to assess and mitigate risks.
  • Monitor client portfolios, proactively manage exposures, and implement remedial actions for distressed or watchlist clients.
  • Ensure compliance with risk policies, pricing for risk, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Credit, Legal, Operations, and Product teams to ensure seamless deal execution.
  • Network with industry players, attend sector events, and generate leads to enhance brand awareness and business development.
  • Mentor and coach junior transactors and support staff, sharing expertise in trade and working capital products and processes.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment and contribute to employee development.

Desired Qualifications

  • CFA, CA(SA), or similar qualifications.

About the Company

FirstRand Bank

Banking, corporate finance, and insurance group

FirstRand Bank is a large South African financial services group that combines three main divisions: FNB, RMB, and Momentum. FNB handles retail and commercial banking, RMB focuses on corporate and investment banking, and Momentum provides insurance. The company’s product lineup spans everyday banking and lending for individuals, corporate and investment banking services for businesses, and life and other insurance products. It differentiates itself by operating as a confederation of specialized divisions under one group, allowing each unit to focus on its core strengths while sharing the group’s financial backing. The goal is to deliver a broad, integrated set of financial services for retail customers, businesses, and insurers across the country and beyond.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
1838

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