Credit Investment Portfolio Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008670/Angie

Date posted:

Friday, February 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

550 000

SUMMARY:
A leading global business services and credit management group is seeking a Credit Investment Portfolio Analyst to join its specialist investment team focused on distressed credit solutions and non-performing loan (NPL) strategies.

This organisation is a market leader in credit lifecycle management, acting both as a principal investor in acquired NPL portfolios and as a strategic partner to financial institutions. The role sits within a high-impact team responsible for structuring and executing innovative credit and balance sheet optimisation solutions.

POSITION INFO:
This position offers exposure to complex distressed credit transactions and high-level investment decision-making. The successful candidate will support the Credit Investment Portfolio Manager and senior executives across the full deal lifecycle – from origination and modelling through to execution and post-investment monitoring.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Deal Structuring & Investment Analysis
- Develop detailed financial models (DCF, scenario and sensitivity analysis, stress testing)
- Prepare investment cases, valuation reports, and investment committee materials
- Support due diligence, data validation, and transaction execution processes

Opportunity Identification & Market Analysis
- Analyse distressed credit opportunities and NPL portfolios
- Assess provisioning frameworks, regulatory considerations, and financial statement impacts
- Conduct market research to identify viable investment strategies

Transaction & Portfolio Management
- Coordinate cross-functional inputs (legal, compliance, finance, operations, valuations)
- Track deal timelines and ensure accurate information flow
- Monitor portfolio performance post-acquisition and produce regular reporting

REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- CA(SA), CFA (or in progress), or BCom Honours in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
Experience
- 2–4 years’ experience in investment analysis, financial modelling, corporate finance, investment banking, or credit/NPL portfolio evaluation
- Exposure to distressed credit or debt sales advantageous

Technical Competencies
- Strong financial modelling and valuation skills
- Understanding of IFRS 9, Basel capital considerations, and credit risk principles
- Advanced Excel skills; PowerPoint proficiency essential
- Exposure to SQL or BI tools advantageous

Behavioural Profile
- Commercially astute with strong analytical rigour
- Confident communicator able to present to senior stakeholders
- Detail-oriented, resilient, and adaptable in a high-performance environment
- High integrity and professional maturity
This opportunity is suited to an ambitious investment professional seeking meaningful exposure to distressed credit structuring, innovative capital solutions, and complex investment execution within a fast-paced, specialist team.

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