Investments Pricing Analyst

SUMMARY:
Are you a sharp, analytical thinker with a passion for financial modelling and valuation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing investment team, where you’ll play a key role in valuing non-performing debt portfolios across South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. You’ll work alongside Executives, directly influencing pricing strategies and investment decisions that shape the future of the business.

POSITION INFO:
Investments Pricing Analyst

What You’ll Do:

• Portfolio Valuation:
  • Conduct in-depth pricing analysis to determine fair market value of debt portfolios.
  • Develop and maintain advanced financial models, leveraging techniques such as machine learning, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, Markov-chain models, and runoff triangles.
  • Perform sensitivity testing and risk-return assessments.
  • Contribute to the development of valuation scorecards and automation of pricing processes.
• Data & Insights:
  • Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets across banking, retail, telecoms, and services.
  • Identify KPIs that drive portfolio performance and uncover patterns using advanced statistical techniques.
• Deal Support & Collaboration:
  • Partner with Investment Executives to evaluate and price potential opportunities.
  • Present data-driven pricing recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the broader investment team to ensure aligned and effective execution.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay on top of the latest industry and valuation trends.
  • Challenge existing methods, optimize processes, and drive innovation in portfolio pricing.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in financial modelling, valuation, or credit risk analysis.
• Strong technical toolkit: SQL, Excel, and Python.
• Solid grounding in valuation, credit risk analysis, and data analytics.
• Excellent communication skills—able to explain complex analysis clearly.
• Detail-oriented, independent, and comfortable working under pressure.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits include funeral, life & disability cover, paid maternity leave, and access to peak child early development.
• Exposure to diverse industries and cross-border portfolios.
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your insights will make a measurable impact.