We’re looking for 10 ambitious individuals who are ready to take the first step in their careers by joining our ARISE Programme — an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity across Cape Town and Johannesburg designed to accelerate your career at Merchant West!This rotational journey will give you hands-on experience across our Lending businesses, equipping you with essential skills in credit analysis, operations, legal, compliance and ultimately sales. You'll gain invaluable insights, setting the stage for you to become a top-tier Portfolio Manager within one of our dynamic lending solutions.By the end of the programme, you'll step into a full-time Portfolio Manager role, specialising in the product area that fuels your passion and aligns with your strengths. If you're ready to kickstart a rewarding career with us, this is your opportunity! Responsibilities Develop and sustain a dynamic pipeline of potential clients and deals, ensuring a steady flow of opportunities Analyse market dynamics to seize emerging opportunities and stay ahead of the curve Conduct in-depth assessments of client needs and propose customised financial solutions that align with their goals Work closely with internal teams to craft deals that meet both client needs and company objectives Engage in negotiations to secure terms and conditions that are advantageous for both clients and Merchant West Assess the financial feasibility of proposed deals and their potential impact on overall profitability Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in commerce, with a preference for Accounting, Economics , or Finance Experience: No prior work experience required – we’re looking for motivated individuals eager to learn and grow within a dynamic environment #J-18808-Ljbffr