Credit Risk Manager

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

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Johannesburg is seeking a Credit Risk Manager to spearhead cutting-edge advisory projects. This role involves designing regulatory credit risk models, managing complex assignments, and engaging with top-tier clients in various sectors. Ideal candidates will have a firm background in quantitative finance and extensive credit risk experience. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial landscape while working in a supportive and hybrid environment.

Benefits

Access to continuous technical training

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Exposure to high-profile clients

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in credit risk ideally from banking or a top-tier consultancy.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS9, Basel II/III PD/EAD/LGD modelling.
• Retail credit risk experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop IFRS 9 credit risk models.
• Lead projects across regulatory and economic capital.
• Engage with clients to define risk strategy frameworks.

Skills

IFRS 9 credit risk modelling

Data analytics

Client engagement

Coding tools (Python, SAS, R, VBA, Matlab)

Risk strategy frameworks

Education

Degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Financial Engineering

Job description

Overview

Reference : NFP015933-LLR-1

Credit Risk Manager / Senior Manager Regulatory & Financial Risk Advisory

Are you ready to accelerate your career and lead cutting-edge credit risk advisory projects in a dynamic forward-thinking environment. We’re looking for an exceptional professional to join a high-impact team focused on Regulatory & Financial Risk (RFR) Credit Risk.

In this role you’ll work at the forefront of credit risk innovation helping top-tier clients in financial services and beyond tackle critical regulatory and modelling challenges. If you have a passion for data analytics and shaping the future of credit risk in Africa this is your chance to make a real impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing, developing, calibrating and validating IFRS 9 credit risk models
• Leading projects across regulatory and economic capital modelling scorecards, collections, optimisation and credit analytics
• Engaging with clients to define risk strategy frameworks and appetite
• Managing complex modelling assignments with both technical depth and strategic insight
• Producing insightful reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

What You’ll Need :

• A degree in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering or similar
• 58 years experience in credit risk ideally from banking or a top-tier consultancy
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS9, Basel II / IIIPDEADLGD modelling
• Proficiency in coding tools such as Python, SAS, RVBA or Matlab
• Retail credit risk experience (preferred)
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills

Why Join

• Exposure to high-profile clients across sectors including banking, telecoms, retail and healthcare
• A supportive, inclusive and hybrid work environment
• Access to continuous technical training and leadership development
• Work alongside a diverse team of statisticians, actuaries and quants who are passionate about solving complex financial challenges

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that’s redefining the landscape of credit risk advisory.

Ready to lead and innovate

Should you not hear from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful

Package & Remuneration

Market related

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Arm, Risk Management, Financial Services, Cybersecurity, COSO, PCI, Root cause Analysis, COBIT, NIST Standards, SOX, Information Security, RMF

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1