Hybrid Credit Risk and Pricing Analytics Specialist

Omega Hr Solutions, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Hr Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to turn data into decisions shaping the credit portfolio.

This permanent, hybrid role in Sandton offers exposure to pricing, risk management and portfolio strategy, with collaboration across stakeholders to embed analytics into risk appetite frameworks. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in credit risk analytics, hands-on SAS/Python/R/SQL and familiarity with IFRS 9 and Basel frameworks, coupled with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, Economics, Actuarial Science or related quantitative field.
• 2+ years’ experience in credit risk analytics, portfolio management or related field.
• Hands-on experience with SAS, Python, R and SQL.
• Familiarity with IFRS 9, Basel frameworks and advanced credit modeling techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain advanced analytics frameworks for credit portfolio management.
• Enhance modelling approaches and apply machine learning to deliver predictive and prescriptive insights.
• Research and evaluate innovative analytical techniques to improve model development and efficiency.
• Contribute to origination modelling strategies aligned to portfolio objectives and risk appetite.
• Conduct deep dive analysis into credit portfolios to identify drivers and risks.
• Build interactive dashboards and visualisation tools for real-time portfolio monitoring.
• Run pricing analytics to assess risk-based pricing strategies and returns.
• Share knowledge and best practice within a high-performance team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Maths/Stats/Financial Eng/Economics/Actuarial

Tools

SAS

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Omega Hr Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Quantitative Analyst to turn data into decisions shaping the credit portfolio.

This permanent, hybrid role in Sandton offers exposure to pricing, risk management and portfolio strategy, with collaboration across stakeholders to embed analytics into risk appetite frameworks. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in credit risk analytics, hands-on SAS/Python/R/SQL and familiarity with IFRS 9 and Basel frameworks, coupled with strong communication and