Pricing Analyst: Debt Portfolio Valuations & Modeling

BigTalent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

BigTalent is seeking a Pricing Analyst to join our Investment Team to evaluate and price non-performing debt portfolios across banking, retail, telecommunications, and services. You will build and refine financial models (DCF, Markov-chain, runoff triangles), analyze datasets to identify trends and risks, collaborate with Investment Executives, and support pricing decisions and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in related fields, with SQL, Excel, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; 3+ years in financial modeling, valuation, or credit risk analysis.
• Proficient in SQL, Excel, and Python; strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Experience in building/defining pricing methodologies and regulatory-compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive valuations of non-performing debt portfolios.
• Build/refine financial models (DCF, Markov-chain, runoff triangles).
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and investment implications.
• Collaborate with Investment Executives, delivering analytical support and recommendations.
• Enhance pricing strategies and valuation processes to optimize performance and compliance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Credit risk analysis

SQL

Excel

Python

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Actuarial Science

Tools

SQL

Excel

Python

Job description

BigTalent is seeking a Pricing Analyst to join our Investment Team to evaluate and price non-performing debt portfolios across banking, retail, telecommunications, and services. You will build and refine financial models (DCF, Markov-chain, runoff triangles), analyze datasets to identify trends and risks, collaborate with Investment Executives, and support pricing decisions and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in related fields, with SQL, Excel, and