Credit Risk Senior Consultant

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in Johannesburg is seeking a professional to design and validate credit risk models. The role involves conducting portfolio analytics and presenting insights to clients. Candidates must have a degree in a quantitative field and 3-5 years of experience in financial services. The position offers strong mentorship and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 35 years experience in banking, consulting, or financial services.
• Proven expertise in credit risk modelling.
• Solid understanding of IFRS 9 and Basel principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate credit risk and impairment models.
• Conduct portfolio analytics and model performance assessments.
• Present technical reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic discussions within the risk advisory team.

Skills

Credit risk modelling

Predictive analytics

Model validation

Proficiency in SAS

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in R

Strong Excel skills

Excellent report writing

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Our client is a respected name in financial and risk advisory, known for their forward-thinking culture, technical excellence, and work with top-tier financial institutions. Theyre looking for a technically strong professional who thrives on solving complex credit and regulatory challenges and turning data into strategic insight.

Youll collaborate with brilliant quantitative professionals on high-impact projects from model development and validation to regulatory compliance and portfolio analytics. Expect strong mentorship across actuarial, analytics, and finance disciplines, with clear growth opportunities into leadership.

If youre ready to elevate your technical and consulting expertise in a dynamic, high-performing environment, this is your next move.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate credit risk and impairment models aligned to IFRS 9 and Basel frameworks
• Conduct portfolio analytics, benchmarking, and model performance assessments to generate actionable insights
• Present findings, recommendations, and technical reports to clients and senior stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic discussions and thought leadership within the risk advisory team

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Education : Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• Experience : 35 years experience in banking, consulting, or financial services
• Proven expertise in credit risk modelling, predictive analytics, and model validation
• Solid understanding of IFRS 9, Basel, and model risk management principles
• Skills : Proficiency in SAS, Python, or R, with strong Excel skills
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables within tight timelines
• Hands-on experience with regulatory credit models and client-facing projects in a hybrid consulting setup

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