Senior Credit Analyst: High‑Value Portfolio Risk

Absa Group; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Africa is seeking a Credit Risk Analyst to conduct thorough assessments for high-value portfolios. The successful candidate will monitor client performance and risk adherence while managing credit risks. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Management and five years of experience in credit risk analysis are required. The position is hybrid, combining remote work with occasional office interactions and client visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce and Management Studies required.
• Five or more years of relevant work experience in credit risk analysis.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth credit assessments and risk analysis on high-value clients.
• Monitor client performance and identify risk indicators.
• Manage client credit risks and ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

Financial analysis

Planning and organising

Writing and reporting

Working with people

Applying expertise and technology

Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

Persuading and influencing

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading financial institution in Africa is seeking a Credit Risk Analyst to conduct thorough assessments for high-value portfolios. The successful candidate will monitor client performance and risk adherence while managing credit risks. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Management and five years of experience in credit risk analysis are required. The position is hybrid, combining remote work with occasional office interactions and client visits.