Position: Lending Specialist (High-Net-Worth Portfolio) Location: Claremont, South Africa Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Role Purpose As a Lending Specialist , you will take strategic ownership of the structured lending portfolio for High-Net-Worth (HNW) clients . You will be responsible for overseeing the entire lending solution ecosystem, ensuring that credit and wealth structures are seamlessly aligned . Key Responsibilities Financial & Risk Leadership: Oversee complex financial analysis, risk management, portfolio management, planning, and forecasting . Bespoke Solutioning: Develop strong, long-term client relationships and design customized structured lending solutions . Internal Collaboration: Partner with Wealth Managers to enhance the structured lending business and maximize overall portfolio profitability . Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive reports on portfolio performance and risk metrics for key stakeholders . The Ideal Candidate To be considered for this exclusive placement, you must meet the following stringent criteria extracted from the Lending Specialist New RMB.pdf specification: Education: A relevant NQF7 Level Degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting . Certification: Completed RE5 qualification . Experience: 710 years of dedicated experience maintaining and growing wealth clients specifically utilizing structured lending products . Mandatory Legal Requirement: In accordance with the National Credit Act (NCA), all candidates applying for this role will require a comprehensive credit record check .