Credit Risk Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015933/LLR

Date posted:

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Credit Risk Manager / Senior Manager – Regulatory & Financial Risk Advisory

Are you ready to accelerate your career and lead cutting-edge credit risk advisory projects in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? We’re looking for an exceptional professional to join a high-impact team focused on Regulatory & Financial Risk (RFR) – Credit Risk.
In this role, you’ll work at the forefront of credit risk innovation, helping top-tier clients in financial services and beyond tackle critical regulatory and modelling challenges. If you have a passion for data, analytics, and shaping the future of credit risk in Africa, this is your chance to make a real impact.

POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Be Doing:

Designing, developing, calibrating, and validating IFRS 9 credit risk models
Leading projects across regulatory and economic capital modelling, scorecards, collections optimisation, and credit analytics
Engaging with clients to define risk strategy, frameworks, nnd appetite
Managing complex modelling assignments with both technical depth and strategic insight
Producing insightful reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders

What You’ll Need:

A degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, or similar
5–8 years’ experience in credit risk, ideally from banking or a top-tier consultancy
Strong technical expertise in IFRS 9, Basel II/III, PD, EAD, LGD modelling
Proficiency in coding tools such as Python, SAS, R, VBA, or Matlab
Retail credit risk experience (preferred)
Excellent communication and client engagement skills

Why Join?

Exposure to high-profile clients across sectors including banking, telecoms, retail, and healthcare
A supportive, inclusive, and hybrid work environment
Access to continuous technical training and leadership development
Work alongside a diverse team of statisticians, actuaries, and quants who are passionate about solving complex financial challenges

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to be part of a team that’s redefining the landscape of credit risk advisory.
Ready to lead, innovate, and thrive? Apply by sending your CV to
Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful

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