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Credit Operations and Regulatory Reporting Officer Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at FirstRand Namibia Limited
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** Job Description
** The essence of this role is to centralize all operational and regulatory responsibilities relating to the Credit function, with a view to enhancing the levels of service, compliance, timeliness and quality of credit regulatory reporting.
** Responsibilities:
** The successful candidate will be responsible for:
** Regulatory Reporting for Credit:
** All regulatory Credit returns mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”), including but not limited to:
* Monthly capital adequacy and credit portfolio position reports;
* Monthly Credit Risk Management System (“CRMS”) submissions;
* Management and implementation of ongoing information updates on the CRMS;
All regulatory Credit returns mandated by the CBN in respect of credit bureaus, including but not limited to:
* Monthly credit portfolio position reports to all credit bureaus subscribed to by RMBN;
* On-going information updates on clients’ credit positions as may be required;
* all Credit regulatory returns mandated by the First Rand Group (the “Group”) in respect of South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”) reporting requirements, including periodic credit portfolio position reports (including but not limited to BA returns);
All regulatory Credit returns mandated by the First Rand Group in respect of On-going Risk Management (“ORM”) practices; Accurately prepare and respond to credit portfolio position requests from other departments in the bank, including Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations, and Internal Audit;
all other ad-hoc Credit information requests from shareholders/other stakeholders, and regulators;
** Internal Credit Portfolio Reporting and Monitoring:
*** Provide support to the Credit team (and, in some instances, generate) in terms of all credit portfolio reporting to the Board and Executive Committee;
* Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure that credit file contents are up to date as per CBN guidelines
** Credit Control and Loan Disbursement:
*** Participate in Deal Conclusion Forums and the New Product Approval process
* Review Credit Facility agreements to ensure that all conditions precedent to drawdown are in place before disbursement
* Collateral Management
* Thorough monitoring of conditions and covenant breaches
* Overall monitoring and control of credit documentation and processes, including credit post analyses
** Effective teamwork, self-management, and alignment with group values:
*** Imbibe the RMB promises & continually drive the RMB’s values
* Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback, as well as request training where appropriate
* Identify effective activities to address own development gaps
* Create your own development plan and review the plan with your manager
* Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
* Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and performance
* Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products, and trends
** Qualifications and
Experience:
*** An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
* Minimum of seven years relevant working experience within a Nigerian bank or financial institution;
* Prior experience in credit (preferably regulatory reporting / Credit Admin and operations) will be an added advantage.
* Good understanding of the Nigerian Banking Industry and its regulatory requirements
** Technical
Skills:
*** General knowledge and understanding of business, industry, and the macroeconomic environment
* Good understanding of financial instruments and banking products, as well as their linkages in determining correct client positions
* High level of numeracy
* Strong ability to read and analyze data
* Strong verbal and written communication
* Sound presentation skills
** Key
Competencies:
*** Result-oriented and driven – A self-starter who produces a consistently high quality of output within agreed deadlines. Prompt and proactive in driving for results, and has problem-solving aptitude.
* Creative / Innovative – Must possess the ability to identify and initiate more efficient ways of doing things.
* Detail – Must possess a strong level of attention to detail, accuracy, and be well…
Title: Credit Operations and Regulatory Reporting Officer
Company: FirstRand Namibia Limited
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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