IFRS 9 Credit Risk Manager

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 behavioural 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, and LGD) and IFRS 9 models.
• Analyse 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.

• 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, and IAS39)
• Programming/coding experience (SAS, VBA, Matlab, R, and 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