Manager: Credit Risk

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

Job summary

Network Finance seeks an experienced Credit Risk Modeler to lead the development, calibration, and validation of IFRS 9 impairment models and Basel-related risk projects. You will oversee portfolio analytics, model performance monitoring, and benchmarking against peers.

You will engage with clients and senior stakeholders, present results clearly, mentor junior staff, and ensure timely delivery within budgets and risk controls while maintaining high data quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience in Credit Risk, Banking, Financial Services, or Consulting environments.
• Proven experience in developing and validating IFRS 9 credit risk models.
• Strong exposure to PD, LGD, EAD, Basel II/III, and credit impairment methodologies.
• Retail credit risk experience advantageous.
• Previous project management and stakeholder engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, enhancement, calibration, and validation of credit risk models.
• Manage IFRS 9 impairment and Basel-related credit risk projects.
• Conduct portfolio analytics, model performance monitoring, and benchmarking exercises.
• Review technical deliverables and project reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Engage with clients and senior stakeholders to communicate project outcomes and strategic recommendations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Oversee project delivery, timelines, budgets, and risk management requirements.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Leadership

Communication

Modeling

Python

SAS

R

MATLAB

VBA

Presentation skills

Education

BSc in Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial/Quant Finance

Tools

Python

SAS

R

MATLAB

VBA

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, enhancement, calibration, and validation of credit risk models.
• Manage IFRS 9 impairment and Basel-related credit risk projects.
• Conduct portfolio analytics, model performance monitoring, and benchmarking exercises.
• Review technical deliverables and project reports to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Engage with clients and senior stakeholders to communicate project outcomes and strategic recommendations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Oversee project delivery, timelines, budgets, and risk management requirements.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

• BSc Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.

Experience:

• 5-8 years' experience within Credit Risk, Banking, Financial Services, or Consulting environments.
• Proven experience in developing and validating IFRS 9 credit risk models.
• Strong exposure to PD, LGD, EAD, Basel II/III, and credit impairment methodologies.
• Retail credit risk experience will be advantageous.
• Previous project management and stakeholder engagement experience.

Skills:

• Advanced analytical and modelling capability.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SAS, R, VBA, MATLAB, or similar technologies.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capability.

Non-Negotiables:

• Solid understanding of financial services regulations and credit risk frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Client-facing experience within a consulting or financial services environment.