Lending Specialist | Cape Town

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

Lending Specialist (..

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R1 100 000 PA

SUMMARY:
Lending Specialist | Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Are you an expert in structured lending with a passion for crafting bespoke financial solutions? We are representing a leading African Corporate and Investment Bank seeking a Lending Specialist to oversee a sophisticated portfolio of High Net Worth (HNW) clients.

In this role, you will move beyond "off-the-shelf" products to develop adaptable, shaped solutions that align with complex wealth portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis: Lead financial analysis, risk management, and portfolio forecasting.
Bespoke Solutions: Partner with Wealth Managers to design and deliver customized structured lending products.
Relationship Management: Maintain and grow high-value client relationships while ensuring portfolio profitability.
Reporting: Prepare detailed performance and risk metric reports for key stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience: 7–10 years of experience specifically maintaining and growing wealth clients via structured lending.
Education: Relevant NQF7 Level Degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
Certification: Completed RE5 qualification.
Compliance: Ability to pass a credit record check in accordance with the National Credit Act (NCA).

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