Regulatory & Financial Risk (RFR): Credit Risk - Assistant Manager / Manager

Take your credit risk career to the next level by joining a high-performing advisory team delivering cutting-edge solutions across IFRS 9, Basel modelling, and advanced analytics. This is your opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects while growing into a leadership role within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Join a global professional services environment that is recognised for delivering impactful solutions across financial services, risk advisory, and consulting. The organisation offers exposure to top-tier clients across banking, telecoms, retail, and healthcare sectors, both locally and internationally.
The Regulatory & Financial Risk (RFR) team is a trusted advisor specialising in credit risk modelling, regulatory frameworks, and financial analytics. You will collaborate with a diverse team of quantitative specialists, actuaries, and financial experts to deliver innovative and data-driven insights.
This opportunity offers a hybrid working model, continuous learning, and strong career progression into leadership. You will gain exposure to complex engagements while building both technical and client-facing expertise.
What’s in it for you?
Work on impactful projects, enhance your technical capabilities, and accelerate your career within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, calibrate, and validate credit risk models (PD, EAD, LGD)
• Perform model monitoring, testing, and benchmarking analyses
• Generate portfolio credit analytics and provide strategic insights
• Review and ensure quality assurance of deliverables and reports
• Engage with clients to communicate findings and project outcomes
• Support project management and mentor junior team members

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Education:

• Degree/Honours in Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Economics, Econometrics, Engineering, or related field

Experience:

• 4–6 years’ experience in banking, financial services, or consulting
• Proven experience in credit risk modelling and financial analytics
• Exposure to IFRS 9, Basel frameworks, and the credit lifecycle
• Experience managing projects and engaging stakeholders

Skills:

• Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
• Proficiency in SAS, R, and/or Python
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills

Non-Negotiables:

• Solid understanding of credit risk methodologies (PD, EAD, LGD)
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-driven environment

Apply now!
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Heidi Joubert
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