Credit Analyst Team Leader

Network Finance.; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services firm is seeking a seasoned leader in credit analytics to guide a high-performing team. This role entails leading analytical workstreams, designing credit strategies, and delivering impactful insights on credit performance. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Statistics and several years of retail credit analytics experience. You will work in a supportive environment that values innovative solutions and strategic influence across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in retail credit analytics.
• Experience with credit principles, policies, and frameworks.
• Minimum 3 years portfolio-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a credit intelligence team.
• Design and implement credit intelligence policies and strategies.
• Produce statistical insights for credit decision-making.
• Ensure compliance and quality across all outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Planning and organizing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Statistics

Relevant postgraduate qualification in Finance or Statistics

Tools

SQL

Job description

Reference : NFP016382-LLR-1

Lead a high-performing credit intelligence team and influence strategic credit decisions through advanced analytics and optimisation. Ideal for an experienced credit analytics professional ready to step into a leadership role with enterprise impact.

Join a forward-thinking financial environment where advanced analytics and intelligence are central to strategic decision-making. This opportunity offers you the platform to lead a specialised team drive optimisation across credit workstreams and deliver insights that shape key credit strategies.

You will be part of a dynamic innovative culture that encourages analytical excellence leadership and continuous improvement.

Whats in it for you

A senior leadership role with strategic influence cross‑functional exposure and the ability to directly impact credit performance and risk management.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a credit intelligence team across multiple analytical and policy development workstreams.
• Design, implement and enhance credit intelligence policies, processes, models and strategies.
• Produce advanced statistical insights to support and improve credit decision-making.
• Ensure delivery quality, analytical accuracy and regulatory compliance across all outputs.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Statistics (minimum)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Finance or Statistics (ideal)

Experience

• 68 years of experience in retail credit analytics including advanced analytics and modelling
• OR 57 years with an Honours degree including SQL programming and descriptive analytics
• Minimum 3 years portfolio‑specific experience
• Experience with credit principles, policies and frameworks

Skills

• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills
• Strong planning, organising and coordination abilities
• Effective presentation, reporting, research and project management skills

Other Requirements

• Clear criminal and credit record

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For more information contact: Louidé le Roux

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Employment Type : Full‑Time

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