Credit Risk Strategy Analyst — Data-Driven Growth

Absa Group Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a talented Credit Risk Strategy Analyst to join their Personal & Private Banking team in Johannesburg. This role involves developing underwriting and pricing strategies driven by data analytics while ensuring compliance and responsible growth in lending practices. Candidates should have a relevant degree and over 3 years of experience in credit risk analysis.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in data analysis or credit risk within financial services.
• Solid proficiency in SAS or SQL programming.
• Understanding of credit acquisition and pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data-driven underwriting and pricing strategies.
• Monitor key credit risk indicators.
• Produce high-quality management information reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Credit risk knowledge

SAS proficiency

SQL programming

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Business, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Risk Management

Tools

SAS

SQL

Job description

A financial services company is seeking a talented Credit Risk Strategy Analyst to join their Personal & Private Banking team in Johannesburg. This role involves developing underwriting and pricing strategies driven by data analytics while ensuring compliance and responsible growth in lending practices. Candidates should have a relevant degree and over 3 years of experience in credit risk analysis.