Quantitative Credit Risk Specialist

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016012/MNG

Date posted:

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We're Hiring: A Quantitative Credit Risk Specialist.

POSITION INFO:
Location: Midrand (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time

Are you a credit modelling expert looking for your next exciting move? Join a dynamic start-up consulting environment where innovation meets impact.

We're looking for a Credit Quantitative Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about developing, refining, and validating credit risk models across various high-impact projects.

Minimum Requirements:

3–5 years of professional experience
At least 3 years credit modelling experience
A minimum of an Honours Degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Engineering, etc.)

Technical Responsibilities:

Develop and validate PD, LGD, and EAD models across various credit portfolios
Perform IFRS 9 modelling and impairment calculations
Conduct model monitoring, backtesting, and performance analysis
Build, document, and maintain credit risk scorecards (application and behavioural)
Perform portfolio segmentation, data cleaning, and feature engineering
Execute stress testing and scenario analysis
Prepare technical model documentation in line with regulatory and internal governance standards
Work with large datasets using tools such as SAS, SQL, Python, or R
Present modelling outcomes and insights to internal stakeholders and clients
Ensure models comply with regulatory standards (e.g. IFRS 9 and Basel)

Why Join?:

Exposure to exciting, multi-industry projects
Fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment
Hybrid work flexibility
Collaborative and innovative team culture

If you're ready to take your credit modelling career to the next level within a vibrant consulting environment, then we want to hear from you!

ð© Apply now ( ) or reach out for more info.

Disclaimer:
If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application for this vacancy unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles in the future. We also invite you to reach out to us to discuss your next finance career opportunity.

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