Regulatory Portfolio Lead: Credit Risk & Strategy

Adcock Ingram; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

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Midrand, Gauteng R250000 - R500000 Y Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

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Job Description

The purpose of the role is to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the DBSA's existing client portfolio by ensuring effective monitoring, proactive risk management, and sound governance across South Africa, the Rest of Africa, and high-impact transactions, thereby safeguarding portfolio sustainability, performance, and long-term value creation.

Note: This description includes multiple postings; the following content reflects the major responsibilities and qualifications across the Regulatory Affairs and Portfolio management focus areas as found in the document.

Responsibilities

• Credit Portfolio Monitoring and Risk Reviews: conduct structured, periodic credit reviews; initiate/review rapid risk reviews; track covenants; review credit quality; provide early warning indicators to credit committees; perform quick-turnaround risk assessments; evaluate and recommend amendments, waivers, or restructures.
• Credit Assessment and Financial Analysis: in-depth financial and cash-flow analysis; review credit opinions for additional lines of credit; ensure accuracy of credit assessments; prepare portfolio performance reports; assess amendments and provide restructuring recommendations; conduct scenario analysis and stress testing; support risk-adjusted return through active management.
• Portfolio Management and Compliance: ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards; post-disbursement oversight; maintain credit ratings and classifications; participate in process improvements and serve as SME for portfolio management.
• Strategic Engagement: governance reporting, IFRS 9 provisioning, internal portfolio management committees, policy development, and audit support.
• Financial Modelling and Analysis: build/review financial models; conduct cash flow, stress tests, and scenario analyses; implement mitigants; benchmark peers.
• Stakeholder Management and Problem-Solving: collaborate with stakeholders; foster open communication and diverse perspectives.
• People Management: lead and develop team members; provide mentorship and capacity building.
• Reporting and Monitoring: stay informed on sector/country intelligence; produce reports; analyze data to identify trends; use tools to enhance reporting while safeguarding confidentiality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Risk Management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in credit risk analysis, portfolio monitoring, or financial analysis within wholesale/investment banking or development finance.
• Proven track record in credit reviews and portfolio monitoring across Africa; experience in financial modelling, risk analysis for both new and existing investments; strong financial structuring capabilities.
• Familiarity with ESG/sustainable finance and blended finance frameworks; proficiency with credit systems and risk reporting tools.
• Experience evaluating facility amendments, restructurings, and covenant waivers; ability to interact with origination teams and risk committees.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA, CA(SA)); experience with sovereign risk, infrastructure finance, and public sector lending.
• Experience with bilateral, club, or syndicated transactions with multilateral institutions.

Additional Information

Closing Date: 22 October 2025

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Notes: The original document contains multiple postings and various job roles; this refined version consolidates the primary regulatory affairs and portfolio management content for clarity and quality. Any further refinement should align to the specific posting selected for application.