Senior Credit Analyst (CIB)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016790/HN

Date posted:

Monday, May 4, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Senior Credit Analyst (VP) – Corporate & Investment Banking

A leading Corporate and Investment Banking institution is seeking an experienced Senior Credit Analyst (VP level) to join its Credit Risk team, supporting complex and capitalâintensive 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 direct exposure to senior credit committees, highâvalue transactions, and full ownership of a strategic resources portfolio. You will operate within a highly structured and wellâgoverned credit environment recognised for sophisticated deal execution and disciplined risk management.
The successful candidate will take endâtoâend accountability for credit risk across a resources and project finance portfolio, delivering robust, commercially sound credit opinions that inform seniorâlevel risk decisions. This is a true VPâlevel role, ideal for an individual comfortable operating independently in a fastâpaced, highâjudgement environment.

Why Join?

VPâlevel position within an established CIB Credit Risk function
Exposure to large, complex Mining, Project Finance, and Oil & Gas transactions
Direct engagement with senior management and credit committees
Endâtoâend ownership of a meaningful and 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 and project finance portfolio
Perform detailed credit risk assessments using financial, industry, and macroâeconomic analysis
Prepare and present highâquality credit applications and recommendations to credit and risk committees
Manage the full credit lifecycle, including origination support, implementation, monitoring, restructuring, and reviews
Produce monthly portfolio risk MI and present insights to senior management
Monitor covenant compliance, security positions, and emerging risks with early identification and escalation
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal business units and specialist stakeholders

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education (Minimum Requirements)

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, 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 transactions
Strong experience across the full credit lifecycle
Demonstrated experience presenting to senior credit committees

Skills

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

NonâNegotiables

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

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