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Commercial Credit and Collection Head

FirstRand provides

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Today

Location
Parkside, 130 Independence Avenue, Central Business District, Windhoek, 10005 (40h), Namibia
Type
Full-time
Department
Sales
Education
Master
Closing date
Today
Source
Workday

Description

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and commercially astute Credit Head to lead and transform credit risk management across multiple markets. This strategic leadership role is responsible for safeguarding portfolio quality, strengthening credit governance, and enabling sustainable business growth through sound risk decision-making.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will translate group credit strategy into market-relevant frameworks, oversee complex credit exposures, guide country credit leaders, and influence critical business decisions across diverse jurisdictions. You will champion innovation, data-driven credit practices, regulatory excellence, and the development of high-performing credit teams.
  • Lead country credit strategy, governance, and risk oversight.
  • Optimise portfolio performance while balancing risk and growth objectives.
  • Drive credit policy harmonisation and regulatory compliance across markets.
  • Influence business, product, and market expansion decisions through expert risk insight.
  • Develop future-fit credit capabilities, technology adoption, and operational excellence.
  • Build and mentor high-performing credit leadership teams across the country.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

  • A seasoned credit executive with extensive experience in banking or financial services with proven success managing large and complex credit portfolios, and a
  • Strong track record of leading diverse teams across multiple markets.
  • Have exceptional strategic thinking, stakeholder influence, regulatory acumen, and leadership capability.
  • Honours Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Banking, or a related field.
  • Postgraduate qualification (MBA, Master's Degree or equivalent) preferred.
  • Professional credit or risk certifications will be advantageous (e.g., Chartered Banker, FRM, CFA or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of credit risk modelling, portfolio management, and regulatory frameworks.
  • 8–10 years in Credit Risk, Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, or Risk Management in a similar environment (Banking or Financial Industry)

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Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

14/10/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Skills

Risk ManagementComplianceCFA

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