Strategic Credit Risk Analyst

Fnbnamibia; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Group in Johannesburg is seeking a credit risk analyst to gather, analyse and translate client financial information into actionable risk insights. You will undertake research on client businesses, industries and legislative changes to inform credit analyses and support decision making.

The role requires comprehensive financial analysis, cash flow modelling, scenario testing and collaboration with relationship managers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and draw insights from client financial information pertaining to credit risk.
• Undertake key research of client business, industries, and legislation to derive insights from credit analyses.
• Conduct a comprehensive financial analysis of client data to understand credit exposure and liability; conduct cash flow modelling, sensitivity analysis and other investigations as necessary.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders and those who hold business relationships with clients to gain an intimate knowledge of the clients' business, environment, and the industry they compete in.
• Assess a wide range of credit structures and propose solutions to challenges.
• Engage in scenario analysis and stress-testing to evaluate potential and actual risks.
• Present findings and insights to line management and/or the credit committee, and provide recommendations where required.
• Remain keenly abreast of industry and legislative developments and the impact thereof on portfolios.
• Advise more junior team members on aspects of client credit reviews, assisting them in identifying risks, and providing expertise and guidance.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients for the purpose of gathering relevant information and undertaking analyses.
• Display and encourage an appreciation of teamwork and inclusivity. Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialisation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability.
• Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimise redundancy.
• Accumulate information to review work progress that provides input to reporting, decision making and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations, the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights, and the creation of buy-in.

Job description

FirstRand Group in Johannesburg is seeking a credit risk analyst to gather, analyse and translate client financial information into actionable risk insights. You will undertake research on client businesses, industries and legislative changes to inform credit analyses and support decision making.

The role requires comprehensive financial analysis, cash flow modelling, scenario testing and collaboration with relationship managers and senior stakeholders.