Merchant West Holdings – Portfolio Manager: Agriculture
About the role
🗓️Closing Date: 30 September 2026 Merchant West Holdings is seeking a Portfolio Manager: Agriculture (Junior Portfolio Manager level) to manage a portfolio of client facilities within the agricultural finance sector. The role focuses on portfolio performance, credit risk management, client relationship management, and financial governance, ensuring strong asset quality and compliance with internal credit policies. You will work closely with business units to support deal execution, monitor risk exposure, and identify growth opportunities within the agricultural finance portfolio. ⚙️ Key Responsibilities 📊 Portfolio Management Manage and monitor client facility portfolios Track exposures, repayments, and portfolio health Ensure alignment with risk and profitability targets 🤝 Client Relationship Management Maintain strong client relationships Resolve queries and manage client issues Identify growth opportunities within accounts ⚠️ Risk Monitoring Assess financial risk and credit exposure Ensure compliance with credit terms and covenants Escalate high-risk cases and recommend corrective action 💼 Deal & Portfolio Growth Support structuring of financial deals Assess restructuring and funding requests Identify opportunities for portfolio expansion 📑 Reporting & Compliance Prepare accurate portfolio reports Maintain updated client records Support audit and governance processes Ensure compliance with credit policies 🧠 Skills Required Portfolio management & monitoring Financial statement analysis Credit risk assessment Deal structuring & financial modelling Client relationship management Financial reporting & analysis Credit policy interpretation Portfolio systems proficiency 💡 Competencies Strong commercial judgement Analytical thinking & problem solving Risk awareness & decision-making ability Stakeholder engagement Negotiation & influencing skills High accountability & integrity Results-driven mindset
Job overview
This full-time opportunity at Merchant West Holdings is based in Pretoria • Gauteng • South Africa and is suitable for candidates interested in building experience in Merchant West Holdings – Portfolio Manager: Agriculture. Review the requirements carefully and make sure your application highlights the most relevant strengths for the role.
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Requirements
- BCom Degree or BSc (Agriculture)
- Finance, Accounting, or Mathematics as part of qualification
- 1+ year experience in client-facing financial or agricultural role
- Strong understanding of agriculture or dealer/client networks
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