Senior Credit Risk Manager — Hybrid & Leadership Role

Placements24; Randfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Credit Risk Manager for the North West region, based in Rustenburg. The role focuses on strengthening credit risk framework, assessing creditworthiness, and guiding risk decisions across corporate lending.

It offers strategic impact within a major financial services group. Responsibilities include policy development, portfolio monitoring, and regulatory compliance, with leadership duties to mentor junior risk staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain credit risk management policies and procedures.
• Assess credit risk of corporate clients and loan applications.
• Monitor loan portfolio performance and develop mitigation strategies.
• Review credit limits and covenants for existing clients.
• Ensure compliance with Basel and banking regulations.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Risk software

Risk reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Master’s or professional certification (advantage)

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Credit Risk Manager for the North West region, based in Rustenburg. The role focuses on strengthening credit risk framework, assessing creditworthiness, and guiding risk decisions across corporate lending.

It offers strategic impact within a major financial services group. Responsibilities include policy development, portfolio monitoring, and regulatory compliance, with leadership duties to mentor junior risk staff.