Company Description



Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals.



Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.




Job Description




NOTE: This role does not offer Relocation or Sponsorship. Applicants must be eligible to work in Isle of Man.



We are looking for an experienced Credit Evaluation Manager to assess and evaluate lending applications through robust credit risk assessment, affordability analysis and sound financial principles. The successful candidate will support asset book growth while ensuring lending decisions remain within the Bank's risk appetite and regulatory framework.



Working closely with business stakeholders and relationship teams, you will provide expert credit guidance, make prudent lending decisions, identify growth opportunities and contribute to maintaining a high-quality credit portfolio.




Qualifications




Essential

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Commerce or a related discipline.


• 5-7 years' experience in credit assessment, credit risk decisioning and lending within banking or financial services.


• Strong understanding of financial statements, repayment structures, collateral management and credit processes.

Advantageous

• Real estate, property finance or structured lending education.

Key outputs

• Critically assess valuation assumptions, sustainable cash flows, loan-to-value, debt-service and interest-cover metrics, lease profile, tenant quality, vacancy, break options and marketability.


• Design or challenge fit-for-purpose security packages, guarantees, cessions, mortgage or other collateral arrangements, intercreditor terms and enforcement priorities.


• Make credit decisions and recommendations in line with applicable lending policies, regulatory requirements and sound credit risk principles.


• Identify and mitigate credit risks through appropriate security structures, facility conditions and ongoing portfolio monitoring.


• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on credit matters.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Examining Information


• Making Decisions


• Checking Things


• Convincing People


• Articulating Information

Technical Competencies:

• Credit Delivery


• Legal Knowledge


• Loan Assessment & Approval


• Risk Reporting

Additional Information



Closing date



23 October 2026