Credit Risk Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016571/HN

Date posted:

Monday, February 2, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Credit Risk Manager

Are you a seasoned Credit Risk specialist ready to step into a highâimpact managerial role? This opportunity gives you the platform to lead, build, innovate, and shape advanced risk modelling within a fastâgrowing financial risk environment.

Join a specialist Financial Risk Management team known for excellence in quantitative analytics, model development, and strategic advisory. This role offers exceptional exposure to cuttingâedge modelling techniques, diverse financial institutions, and handsâon experience across IFRS9, capital modelling, and highâlevel analytics.
You will work alongside a diverse team of quantitative experts—mathematicians, statisticians, engineers, actuaries—while elevating your coding and modelling skills in Python, R, and SAS. The environment is collaborative, technical, and designed to help you grow into a true subjectâmatter leader.
What’s in it for you?
A chance to lead impactful projects, sharpen your modelling expertise, mentor rising talent, and influence risk strategy—all while advancing your career in a respected, analyticsâdriven environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and review credit risk models, including IFRS9 and regulatory capital models
- Manage project phases: planning, budgeting, execution, and closeâout
- Support coding, automation, and optimisation of financial risk models
- Coach, mentor, and uplift junior team members while fostering a strong analytical culture

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

- Honours or Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a similar quantitative discipline
- FRM advantageous

Experience:

- Minimum 6 years’ experience in credit risk
- Strong background in quantitative risk modelling and statistical techniques
- Experience managing small teams or workstreams
- Proven ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly

Skills:

- Coding proficiency in Python, R, or SAS
- Strong organisational and timeâmanagement abilities
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities

Nonânegotiables:

- Quantitative modelling experience within credit risk
- Ability to write, interpret, and execute code

Apply now!

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- Data Scientists / Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
- Risk Analysts (Credit, Market, Model Risk, Operational)
- Pricing Specialists (Insurance, Financial Products)
- ML & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)
- Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech
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For more information, contact:
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