Credit Analyst Team Leader

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016382/LLR

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

Lead a high-performing credit intelligence team and influence strategic credit decisions through advanced analytics and optimisation. Ideal for an experienced credit analytics professional ready to step into a leadership role with enterprise impact.

Join a forward-thinking financial environment where advanced analytics and intelligence are central to strategic decision-making. This opportunity offers you the platform to lead a specialised team, drive optimisation across credit workstreams, and deliver insights that shape key credit strategies.
You will be part of a dynamic, innovative culture that encourages analytical excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement.
What’s in it for you?
A senior leadership role with strategic influence, cross-functional exposure, and the ability to directly impact credit performance and risk management.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a credit intelligence team across multiple analytical and policy development workstreams.
Design, implement, and enhance credit intelligence policies, processes, models, and strategies.
Produce advanced statistical insights to support and improve credit decision-making.
Ensure delivery quality, analytical accuracy, and regulatory compliance across all outputs.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Statistics (minimum)
Relevant postgraduate qualification in Finance or Statistics (ideal)

Experience:

6–8 years’ experience in retail credit analytics, including advanced analytics and modelling
OR 5–7 years with an Honours degree, including SQL programming and descriptive analytics
Minimum 3 years portfolio-specific experience
Experience with credit principles, policies, and frameworks

Skills:

Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills
Strong planning, organising, and coordination abilities
Effective presentation, reporting, research, and project management skills

Other Requirements:

Clear criminal and credit record

Apply now!
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- Credit Analytics
- Statistical Modelling
- Retail Credit Strategy
- Financial Risk Management
- Data Science & Business Intelligence
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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