Senior Project Manager - Credit Risk (COntract)

IQbusiness; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a contracting opportunity within the Financial Services sector. This role focuses on leading credit risk-related projects and requires strong delivery capability and domain knowledge. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of project management experience, with a background in banking or financial services. Competitive remuneration and a hybrid working model are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of solid Project Management experience, 3+ in banking or financial services.
• Proven credit risk-related project experience.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute project delivery.
• Monitor project performance and provide updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Credit risk knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Finance, Risk, or related field

Certified PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or SAFe credentials

Job description

iqbusiness is seeking an experiencedProject Managerfor contracting opportunity within Financial services.

This role is focused on leading strategic initiatives, with a specific emphasis oncredit risk-related projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain knowledge, strong delivery capability, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and operational landscapes.

You will be responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of projects that impact credit risk frameworks, systems, and processes—ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of5 years’ solid Project Management experience, with at least3 years in banking or financial services
• Proven experience incredit risk-related projects, such as:
  • Credit risk policy and framework implementation
  • Credit scoring and decisioning systems
  • Basel, IFRS 9, or regulatory compliance initiatives
  • Credit lifecycle process optimisation
• Strong understanding of banking operations, risk management, and regulatory environments
• Advanced stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills
• Budget management and multi-team coordination experience
• Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Familiarity with business and process analysis in financial contexts
• Hybrid working model
• Must be open to contracting

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation:

• Engage with risk, credit, and business stakeholders to define project scope and objectives
• Develop project plans, resource models, and delivery timelines
• Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Align project outcomes with regulatory and strategic goals

Project Management & Execution:

• Lead cross-functional teams including risk, IT, compliance, and business units
• Manage delivery of credit risk systems, frameworks, and process enhancements
• Coordinate testing, data migration, and integration activities
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and executive sponsors

Project Close-out:

• Ensure successful handover to operations/support teams
• Finalize documentation and training materials
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned
• Close procurement and contract arrangements

Qualifications

• Matric
• Formal qualification in Project / Program Management
• Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Finance, Risk, or related field
• Certified PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, or SAFe credentials advantageous
• Knowledge of credit risk frameworks and banking regulations preferred

Please note:
As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.