Senior Credit Scoring Manager

Communicate Finance; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in South Africa is seeking a seasoned credit risk professional to lead advanced scorecard development and influence credit scoring strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in credit risk modelling and a strong leadership background. The role involves overseeing multiple engagements, managing client relationships, and mentoring teams. This position offers a strategic role in shaping regulatory frameworks and enhancing credit risk practices.

Qualifications

• 58+ years experience in credit risk modelling and scorecard development.
• 3+ years in a senior leadership, project management or consulting role.
• Practical experience with Basel and IFRS 9 regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end credit scorecard and credit risk model development.
• Design credit scoring strategies aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple concurrent client engagements ensuring quality timelines.

Skills

Credit risk modelling

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Honours degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, or Data Science

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Reference: CFA020931-AIA-1
Are you a seasoned credit risk professional with the technical depth to design advanced scorecards and the leadership capability to guide teams and influence clients at a senior level? This role offers the opportunity to shape high-impact credit scoring strategies across complex portfolios.

Duties & Responsibilities

In this senior role you will lead end-to-end credit scoring initiatives combining deep analytical expertise with strong commercial and client‑facing capability. You will oversee multiple engagements, advise stakeholders on credit risk strategy, and drive delivery excellence while developing high‑performing analytical teams. This position sits at the forefront of credit risk modelling regulatory innovation and strategic decision‑making.

• Influence credit risk and scoring strategies at enterprise level
• Lead complex scoring and modelling engagements from concept to delivery
• Act as a senior advisor to clients on credit risk optimisation
• Grow and mentor specialist analysts and consultants
• Contribute to thought leadership and regulatory best practices

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end credit scorecard and credit risk model development
• Design and shape credit scoring strategies aligned to business and regulatory requirements
• Manage multiple concurrent client engagements ensuring quality timelines and commercial objectives are met
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on credit risk and scoring best practice
• Lead mentor and develop high‑performing analytical teams
• Support business development activities, proposals and long‑term client relationships
• Stay current with industry regulatory and methodological developments and contribute to thought leadership

Skills & Experience

• Honours degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Data Science or a similar quantitative discipline
• Minimum 58 years experience in credit risk modelling and scorecard development
• Minimum 3 years experience in a senior leadership, project management or consulting role
• Strong client‑facing and stakeholder management experience
• Practical experience with regulatory frameworks such as Basel and IFRS 9
• Proficiency in SAS, R, Python and SQL
• Excellent analytical communication and leadership skills