Credit Risk Senior Consultant

Network Finance.; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled professional to develop and validate credit risk models aligned with regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in banking or consulting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in statistical tools like SAS, R, or Python. This role involves working closely with high-profile clients to deliver actionable insights and contribute to strategic discussions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience within banking, consulting, or financial services.
• Proven experience with credit risk modelling and model validation.
• Strong understanding of IFRS 9, Basel, and model risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and validate credit risk models aligned with IFRS 9 and Basel frameworks.
• Conduct benchmarking and portfolio analytics for actionable insights.
• Communicate findings to clients and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Credit risk modelling

Predictive analytics

Stakeholder communication

Advanced Excel

SAS

R

Python

Education

Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Actuarial Science, or Economics

Job description

Reference : NFP

• Chane-1Are you the go-to person for credit risk models, IFRS 9 frameworks and data-driven decision‑making?

Here's your chance to join a leading advisory team that's shaping the future of financial risk across Africa.

If you've got the technical brain and strategic mindset to turn complex data into actionable insights, keep reading.

Our client is a respected leader in risk and financial advisory, known for their forward‑thinking culture, exposure to top‑tier financial institutions, and a focus on innovation within credit and regulatory risk.

Duties & Responsibilities

This is an environment where you'll work alongside brilliant quantitative minds, solving real‑world credit and regulatory challenges for high‑profile clients.

Expect complex model development projects, deep analytical problem‑solving, and opportunities to make your mark in a technically advanced, high‑performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and validate credit risk and impairment models aligned with IFRS 9 and Basel frameworks.
• Conduct benchmarking and portfolio analytics to provide actionable insights across industries.
• Review, refine, and communicate findings and deliverables to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and strategy discussions within the risk team.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• A degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years' experience within banking, consulting, or financial services.
• Proven experience with credit risk modelling, predictive analytics, and model validation.
• Strong understanding of IFRS 9, Basel, and model risk management principles.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in SAS, R, or Python.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Must have hands‑on experience in credit modelling and exposure to regulatory frameworks.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid consulting environment with direct client interaction.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful.

Contact: Chanél Lubbe, Specialist Recruitment Consultant in Actuarial & Analytics.