Head: Credit Risk (Home Loans)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016155/Chane

Date posted:

Monday, October 6, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned collections professional with a knack for strategy, risk management, and leadership? This is your chance to lead a high-performing team in shaping recovery strategies for home loans, while making a tangible impact on clients and business alike.

POSITION INFO:
You’ll be heading a dynamic Credit Collections function, giving you the opportunity to influence strategy, implement best practices, and work alongside top-tier professionals in a respected, Africa-focused financial services group. This is more than a job - it’s a platform to showcase leadership, drive meaningful change, and grow your career in a high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement recovery and rehabilitation strategies for secured assets in distressed portfolios.
Lead, guide, and quality-assure the Credit Collections function to meet targets and mitigate risk.
Oversee portfolio analysis, collection, and recovery processes while ensuring that legal, regulatory, and compliance standards are met.
Provide leadership to develop and coach a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

First Degree in Business Commerce, Finance & Accounting, Mathematical Sciences, Risk Management, or Quantitative Studies.
10+ years in banking or financial services, with proven leadership in collections, portfolio analysis, credit risk, or related fields. Familiarity with foreclosure and recovery processes is essential.
Strong financial acumen, risk management, quantitative analysis, workflow management, data compliance, and excellent communication skills. CRM and contact centre experience is an advantage.
Certified Risk Manager (CRM) highly desirable.

Apply now!

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I also specialize 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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