Credit Investment Portfolio Manager

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled professional to join a dynamic team focused on distressed credit solutions in Johannesburg. This role involves structuring transactions, evaluating investment opportunities, and developing financial models. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years’ experience in credit investing or investment banking, along with strong analytical and financial modelling skills. Excellent communication and a solution-oriented mindset are necessary for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in credit investing, investment banking, corporate finance, or portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of distressed credit and regulatory frameworks.
• Solution-oriented mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and execute distressed credit transactions end-to-end.
• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities through market analysis.
• Develop financial models and valuations for investment cases.
• Manage due diligence and transaction timelines.
• Monitor post-transaction portfolio performance.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Investment case presentation

Credit risk knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

CA(SA), CFA, or BCom Honours in Finance

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join a dynamic team focused on structuring and executing innovative solutions in the distressed credit space. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on complex transactions, manage credit portfolios, and contribute to strategic investment decisions across a diverse range of assets.

You will work closely with investment, legal, operations, finance, and valuation teams to deliver transactions and strengthen the organisation’s position as a principal investor and servicer of non-performing credit portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, negotiate, and execute distressed credit transactions end-to-end
• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities through market and portfolio analysis
• Develop financial models, valuations, and investment cases for approval
• Manage due diligence, transaction timelines, and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored client solutions
• Monitor post-transaction portfolio performance and recovery outcomes
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA), CFA, or BCom Honours in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in credit investing, investment banking, corporate finance, or portfolio management
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and investment case presentation skills
• Knowledge of distressed credit, credit risk, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. IFRS 9, Basel)
• Commercial, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills

For more information, contact: Angelique Jardim, Specialist Recruitment Consultant