Credit Risk Manager/Consulting

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016250/HN

Date posted:

Monday, October 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a credit risk expert ready to take your technical and leadership skills to the next level? This role is perfect for a data-driven problem solver who thrives on designing smart, compliant, and scalable credit risk solutions for financial institutions. If you love tackling complex modelling challenges and mentoring top-tier Analysts, this one’s for you.

POSITION INFO:
Join a global advisory team that’s shaping the future of risk, analytics, and regulation across financial services and beyond. You’ll be part of an environment that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation — where credit models aren’t just built, they’re reimagined. Expect exposure to high-impact projects spanning IFRS 9, Basel, scorecards, collections optimisation, and credit strategy design.

This is your opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact while working in a supportive, hybrid setup with professionals who love what they do.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, calibrate, and validate credit risk models (IFRS 9 and PD/LGD/EAD).
Lead client projects focused on regulatory, risk, and credit modelling initiatives.
Review and deliver technical insights, models, and reports to executive clients.
Mentor Junior Analysts while managing multiple projects with precision and creativity.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BSc/BCom in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, or Actuarial Science.
5–8 years’ experience in credit risk modelling, preferably within banking or consulting.
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS 9, Basel II, and portfolio analytics.
Advanced skills in SAS, Python, R, or similar tools.
Confident communicator with a flair for problem-solving and leadership.

Apply now!

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Actuarial roles (Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, Quantitative)
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Risk Analysts (Credit, Market, Model Risk, Operational)
Pricing Specialists (Insurance, Financial Products)
Machine Learning & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)
Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech

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