Credit Risk Senior Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016192/Chane

Date posted:

Monday, October 13, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to take your credit risk expertise to the next level? This is your chance to step into a senior role within a leading advisory team, shaping credit risk frameworks for major clients across Africa. If building and refining credit models, delivering strategic insights, and driving regulatory compliance excites you, this opportunity is for you.

POSITION INFO:
You’ll join a top-tier financial risk advisory team with a strong focus on regulatory and financial risk management. Work on diverse projects including IFRS 9 impairment models, credit monitoring frameworks, portfolio analytics, and behavioral product pricing. You’ll benefit from hybrid working, technical upskilling, leadership development, and a collaborative, inclusive culture that values diversity and career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, calibrate, validate, and monitor credit risk models (PD, EAD, LGD) and IFRS 9 models.
Analyze portfolio credit metrics, benchmark against peers, and derive actionable insights.
Review client deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.
Communicate project outcomes and challenges with clients and internal teams.
Draft project reports, presentations, and share knowledge to upskill colleagues.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BSc in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative/Financial Engineering, or Actuarial Science.
5–8 years’ credit risk experience at a Bank or Consultancy; retail credit experience preferred.
Strong financial modelling knowledge (IFRS 9, Basel II, IAS39)
Programming/coding experience (SAS, VBA, Matlab, R, Python)
Project management and strategic insight delivery
Exceptional report writing and professional presentation skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Leadership, mentorship, and coaching abilities
Adaptable, client-focused, and quality-driven
Strong problem-solving and business acumen

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Actuarial
Product Development
Pricing
Valuations
Credit Risk
Market Risk

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 roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Chanél Lubbe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant in Actuarial & Analytics

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