Senior Credit Analyst – Investment Management | Cape Town

Antal International Network; Cape Town; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African investment manager is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to join its Fixed Income team in Cape Town. The role involves driving credit risk processes and conducting in-depth credit analysis. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in commercial credit, along with strong analytical skills and a relevant degree. This position offers a hybrid work model and a chance to shape credit strategies in a value-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in commercial credit.
• Strong analytical capabilities with large datasets.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive credit risk processes to align with investment strategy.
• Conduct detailed credit and market analysis.
• Monitor credit exposure and compliance post-investment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Credit research

Market monitoring

Structured finance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Postgraduate qualification (CA, CFA) preferred

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

Overview

Senior Credit Analyst – Investment Management | Cape Town

Are you an experienced Credit Analyst with deep expertise in credit research, market monitoring, and structured finance? A leading South African investment manager is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to join its dynamic and high-performing Fixed Income team in Cape Town.

This opportunity offers you the chance to work in an established, high-integrity investment environment that combines institutional excellence with values-driven leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and evolve credit risk processes to align with investment strategy.
• Conduct in-depth credit and market analysis (both domestic and global).
• Present credit views and contribute to portfolio construction decisions.
• Monitor credit exposure and compliance post-investment.
• Support investment committees and approval processes through detailed risk analysis.
• Engage in periodic internal reviews, site visits, and company monitoring.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Risk functions to ensure risk-adjusted returns.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification (CA, CFA) is preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in commercial credit, including listed/unlisted debt, structured finance, project finance, and securitisation.
• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities, including working with large datasets and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with credit ratings models and risk systems; proficiency with Bloomberg/Reuters is a plus.
• A strategic thinker with excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Comfortable navigating complex credit instruments and regulatory environments.

Ideal Candidate Competencies

• Proven track record in deal sourcing and end-to-end transaction management.
• Deep understanding of credit pricing, structuring, and valuation.
• High degree of commercial awareness and ability to assess macro and microeconomic risks.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and operate within a collaborative investment culture.

Location

Cape Town (Hybrid work model available)

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to shape credit investment strategy within a values-led organisation that prioritises long-term impact, professional excellence, and collaborative growth.

You’ll play a pivotal role in building South Africa’s investment landscape while gaining exposure to multi-asset strategies and innovative investment thinking.