KwaZulu-Natal area – KwaZulu-Natal:  Our client is seeking an experienced Agri Portfolio Manager with a strong background in asset finance and agricultural financing to join their growing team. This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded professional who understands the agricultural sector, can analyse financial information, build lasting client relationships, and identify tailored finance solutions for farming and agri-business operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•  BCom Degree with Finance and/or Agriculture advantageous
• 2–5 years relevant work experience
• 5–10 years' experience in a sales or business development role within agriculture
• Proven experience in asset finance, agricultural finance, credit, or portfolio management
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial statements
• Sound understanding of the National Credit Act
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills

 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Play a pivotal role in driving business growth, maximising profitability, and fostering strong client relationships through effective new agri-business development, rigorous financial analysis, and strategic cross-selling efforts. We approach every day with a – client focus
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients (and/ or suppliers where applicable) in the agricultural sector
• Analyse market trends to capitalise on emerging opportunities
• Conduct thorough assessments of client needs and propose tailored financial solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams to structure deals that meet both client requirements and company objectives
• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements
• Evaluate the financial viability of proposed deals and assess their potential impact on overall profitability
• Ensure timely and efficient execution of new business transactions from initiation to closure
• Develop strong relationships with existing clients to uncover additional cross-selling opportunities

We are looking for a candidate with a solid understanding of both agriculture and asset finance, who can confidently engage with farming clients and provide strategic financing solutions that support business growth.
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted