How long does it take to fill a financing and lending specialist role in Johannesburg?

Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Johannesburg are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.

Do you recruit financing and lending specialists outside Johannesburg?

Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place financing and lending specialists across South Africa. We also recruit into Insurance and Wealth Management for clients who need cover beyond banking.

Can candidates register with you directly?

Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.

Financing and Lending Specialists Recruiters in Johannesburg

The Johannesburg banking market

Johannesburg is a core market for banking, insurance and wealth management appointments. Our search work covers major financial centres including Sandton, Rosebank, Bryanston and surrounding business districts. Within that market, our banking desk covers recruitment for retail, business, private and commercial banking teams.

About the financing and lending specialist role

Financing and lending specialists structure and place credit for businesses and individuals, from asset and equipment finance through to commercial property and working capital.

Key responsibilities

Originate and structure lending deals for new and existing clients
Prepare credit applications with supporting financial analysis
Negotiate pricing, security and covenants
Manage the deal through credit approval to drawdown
Monitor the book for early signs of stress

Experience and background we look for

Four or more years in commercial, asset or specialised finance
Comfort reading financial statements and cash flow forecasts
A completed commerce degree or banking qualification
Evidence of deals written and their subsequent performance

Core skills and competencies

Credit structuring
Financial analysis
Negotiation
Client origination
Risk awareness
Written motivation

Regulatory and compliance context

Banking appointments carry FICA, anti money laundering and conduct obligations, and advice roles are also governed by FAIS. We confirm qualifications, RE5 where relevant and clean regulatory standing, and we verify claims about mandate levels and approval authority.

How Morton Moore runs this search in Johannesburg

We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted financing and lending specialist mandate a far wider part of the Johannesburg banking market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top financing and lending specialists recruiters in Johannesburg?: Morton Moore recruits financing and lending specialists in Johannesburg on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each sector so that we can approach the widest possible pool of banking professionals for every brief we accept.
How long does it take to fill a financing and lending specialist role in Johannesburg?: Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Johannesburg are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.
What does Morton Moore charge?: Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.
Do you recruit financing and lending specialists outside Johannesburg?: Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place financing and lending specialists across South Africa. We also recruit into Insurance and Wealth Management for clients who need cover beyond banking.
Can candidates register with you directly?: Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.

Hiring a financing and lending specialist in Johannesburg?

We take on a limited number of clients so that the widest possible part of the market stays open for every mandate. Apply for a client partnership and we will tell you honestly whether we can act on the brief.

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