Senior Credit Analyst (CIB)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016771/HN

Date posted:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Senior Credit Analyst (CIB)

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Credit Analyst within a Corporate & Investment Banking Credit Risk environment, supporting complex transactions across Mining, Project Finance and Oil & Gas.
This role is strictly suited to professionals with current or recent CIB credit risk experience and offers exposure to senior credit committees, highâvalue transactions, and full portfolio ownership.

This role sits within a leading Corporate & Investment Banking environment recognised for strong governance, sophisticated deal structures, and capitalâintensive transactions in the resources and project finance space.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a Resources & Project Finance credit portfolio, delivering highâquality, commercially sound credit assessments, and supporting informed risk decisions at a senior level. This is a VPâlevel position suited to individuals comfortable operating independently in a highâpressure, highâimpact credit environment.
Why this role / WIIFM:

VPâlevel role within a structured CIB Credit Risk team
Exposure to large, complex Mining, Project Finance and Oil & Gas transactions
Direct engagement with senior management and credit committees
Endâtoâend ownership of a strategic credit portfolio
Opportunity to influence risk outcomes in capitalâintensive sectors

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Own and manage credit risk for a defined Corporate & Investment Banking Resources & Project Finance portfolio
Conduct detailed credit risk assessments using financial, industry, and macroâeconomic analysis
Prepare and present credit applications and recommendations to credit and risk committees
Manage the full credit lifecycle including origination support, implementation, monitoring, and restructuring
Deliver monthly portfolio risk MI and present insights to senior management
Monitor covenant compliance, securities, and emerging risks with early identification and escalation
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business and specialist stakeholders

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education (Minimum Requirements):

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field
Postgraduate qualification preferred (CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent)

Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ experience within a Corporate & Investment Banking credit risk environment
Proven exposure to Mining, Project Finance and/or Oil & Gas
Strong experience across the full credit lifecycle
Demonstrated exposure presenting to senior credit committees

Skills:

Advanced financial modelling and credit assessment capability
Strong commercial judgement and sector insight
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Proficiency in credit risk systems and Microsoft Office

NonâNegotiables:

Current or recent Corporate & Investment Banking credit risk experience
Resources / Project Finance sector exposure
Ability to operate independently at a senior / VP level

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