Credit Risk Quantitative Analyst

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Credit Risk Consultant to enhance clients' credit risk capabilities in the financial services sector. This role offers exposure to international projects and requires strong quantitative skills, solid client engagement experience, and proficiency in SAS. You'll work alongside a dedicated team while contributing to high-impact projects across diverse financial institutions.

Benefits

Opportunities for international travel and professional development

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in quantitative credit risk role.
• Ability to explain quantitative concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of credit risk models.
• Engage with financial institutions on risk management frameworks.
• Present findings to stakeholders, including senior executives.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Client engagement

Statistical modeling

Education

Honours or Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or Actuarial Science

Tools

SAS

Job description

In this role, you will work closely with a broad client base across the financial services industry, helping institutions improve their credit risk capabilities and regulatory compliance. You’ll also gain exposure to international projects with opportunities for travel across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and review of credit risk models for impairment (IAS 39 and IFRS 9) and capital modeling.
• Assist with broader credit risk strategy engagements aimed at enhancing clients' risk management frameworks.
• Contribute to capital and balance sheet management projects, including ICAAP, risk appetite, and economic capital modeling.
• Engage directly with financial institutions including banks, development finance institutions, micro-lenders, and retailers.
• Present complex quantitative findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including Senior Executives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Honours or Master’s Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a quantitative credit risk role.
• Proficiency in SAS is required.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain quantitative concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong client engagement and consulting acumen.
• Willingness to travel for project-related engagements (regionally and internationally).

What’s On Offer:

• Exposure to high-impact projects across a diverse range of financial institutions.
• Opportunities for international travel and professional development.
• Work within a supportive, intellectually driven team of professionals.
• Competitive salary package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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