Credit Risk Strategy Lead | Models, Analytics & IFRS 9

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a specialist credit risk consultant to join a team delivering complex engagements for leading financial institutions across Africa. You will support model development, validation, portfolio analytics, and regulatory initiatives.

You will work with a team of quantitative professionals, actuaries, statisticians, and risk specialists while gaining exposure to some of the industry's most challenging and innovative projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, Economics, Econometrics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 3-5 years' experience in Banking/Financial Services or Credit Risk Consulting.
• Experience in credit risk model development and validation.
• Understanding of IFRS 9, Basel regulations and model risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and enhance credit risk models.
• Perform model validation, monitoring, and testing.
• Deliver portfolio analytics and credit risk insights.
• Support IFRS 9 and Basel-related projects.
• Benchmark credit risk metrics and portfolio performance.
• Review client deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Prepare reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Credit Risk Modelling

IFRS 9 Basel

Statistical Analysis

Predictive Modelling

Project Management

Report Writing

Presentation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Team Development

Education

Quantitative degree

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a specialist credit risk consultant to join a team delivering complex engagements for leading financial institutions across Africa. You will support model development, validation, portfolio analytics, and regulatory initiatives.

You will work with a team of quantitative professionals, actuaries, statisticians, and risk specialists while gaining exposure to some of the industry's most challenging and innovative projects.