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Nedbank Credit Analyst Graduate Programme 2025

Employer: Nedbank
Salary: Market Related
Salary Period: monthly
Closing date: 17 December, 2025

Job description

The Nedbank Credit Analyst Graduate Programme is designed to equip graduates with strong credit risk, pricing, and financial analysis skills in line with Basel compliance requirements. The programme supports the implementation of the Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) Approach, enabling graduates to contribute to value-based banking and effective risk management within Nedbank.

Requirements

NQF Level 7 or Higher qualification in:

  • Financial Management

  • Accounting

  • Financial Analysis

  • Or a related field

Technical & Professional Knowledge

    • Banking procedures and administrative systems

    • Data analysis and financial reporting

    • Governance, risk, and compliance frameworks

    • Financial markets knowledge

    • Regulatory environment

    • Business writing and communication

    • Nedbank vision, strategy, and HR policies

Behavioural Competencies

  • Adaptability

  • Strong communication skills

  • Continuous learning mindset

  • Collaboration

  • Decision making

  • Stress tolerance

  • Results-driven approach

  • Effective workload management

Responsibilities

Credit Policy & Risk Management

  • Align credit recommendations with Nedbank’s credit policy.

  • Prepare, assess, and recommend credit applications within approval limits.

  • Analyse client savings, debt history, earnings, and buying behaviour.

  • Apply financial ratios and industry benchmarks to assess cash flow and repayment ability.

  • Recommend appropriate credit limits and terms.

  • Identify and report credit risks and policy breaches.

  • Monitor daily excess reports and identify clients exceeding credit limits.

  • Risk-rate clients using Nedbank’s risk systems.

  • Verify financial information and ensure all security documentation is in place.

Client Service Management

  • Respond to client needs within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

  • Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Support multi-division banking deals where required.

  • Share knowledge and promote collaboration within teams.

Performance & Compliance

  • Manage turnaround times on credit applications.

  • Perform annual and interim facility reviews using MIS.

  • Use reporting systems to track performance and compliance.

  • Support ongoing compliance with governance and regulatory standards.

Personal Development & Teamwork

  • Participate in continuous learning and development initiatives.

  • Stay updated on legislative and industry changes.

  • Demonstrate Nedbank’s values and professional standards.

  • Support team performance through effective communication and collaboration.

Process Improvement & Corporate Responsibility

  • Identify opportunities to improve systems, policies, and processes.

  • Contribute to Nedbank’s transformation and culture-building initiatives.

  • Support corporate social responsibility programmes aligned with business strategy.

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