In this role my duty was to undertake counterparty credit risk analysis on applicants for various asset finance and FEC facilities. This involved incorporating qualitative and quantitative information to assess business and financial risks, ultimately assigning a credit rating to the applicant. This information, combined with appropriately established deal structures and security is presented to the credit committee for a final decision. I was also responsible for regular reviews and… Show more In this role my duty was to undertake counterparty credit risk analysis on applicants for various asset finance and FEC facilities. This involved incorporating qualitative and quantitative information to assess business and financial risks, ultimately assigning a credit rating to the applicant. This information, combined with appropriately established deal structures and security is presented to the credit committee for a final decision. I was also responsible for regular reviews and monitoring, as well as monthly reporting on the FEC facility portfolio. Show less

As a dealer/sales trader my primary responsibility is the accurate and timeous execution of spot and forward foreign exchange transactions for clients ranging from HNW's and SME's to large corporates. I was also responsible for providing clients with trade ideas and research, as well as running risk positions. Other responsibilities included:- Consulting with clients on FX & Treasury risk management strategies - Assisting clients with exchange control related matters- Publishing… Show more As a dealer/sales trader my primary responsibility is the accurate and timeous execution of spot and forward foreign exchange transactions for clients ranging from HNW's and SME's to large corporates. I was also responsible for providing clients with trade ideas and research, as well as running risk positions. Other responsibilities included:- Consulting with clients on FX & Treasury risk management strategies - Assisting clients with exchange control related matters- Publishing the daily market report & producing general research- Relationship Management & Client Services- Sales/New Business Development- Administration of internal & client cash investment accounts Show less

- Primary responsibility involved multi-asset execution dealing- Discussing market news and trends with clients- General client services and relationship management, including technical support, dispute resolution, payments support etc.- Assisted the CRR team with conversion of new clients & reactivation of dormant accounts- Provided support to the institutional sales & trading function in South Africa-Offered extensive training support to junior staff & trainees

-Servicing clients from around the world in a number of areas including trading/markets, payments, technical support, credit, corporate actions and more-Promoted business development through helping clients and prospects identify solutions IG could provide to best meet their needs-Participated in project work to develop skills and exposure while assisting IG and it's clients in new ways-Completed extensive training programs, with the final result being passing a trade execution test

Investment research on the JSE listed property sector and US blue chip shares. This included analyzing financial statements, utilizing Bloomberg terminal, basic Excel modelling and communicating with investor relations teams of various listed companies.

Completed an internship followed by freelance work in financial journalism. Wrote digital and print stories on the local financial markets and JSE listed companies.

Basic macroeconomic research and data analysis based on monthly data releases by the SARB and Stats SA. This was in the Private equity, corporate finance and consulting space.