Credit Risk Specialist (Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016239/HN

Date posted:

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Credit Risk Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager

Ready to put your credit risk expertise to work where analytics meets innovation? We’re looking for a driven Credit Risk Specialist (Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager) who thrives on solving complex problems and designing smarter financial models that shape how leading institutions make decisions. This is your chance to join a collaborative, data-led environment where your technical insight will influence banking and financial strategies across Africa.

Our client is a market leader in financial advisory and analytics, working with top-tier institutions across the continent. The team blends finance, mathematics, statistics, and technology to design solutions that drive smarter lending, sharper risk management, and regulatory excellence.
This isn’t a routine consulting role — it’s an opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team tackling IFRS 9 modelling, credit strategy, and advanced analytics across industries such as banking, retail, telecoms, and more. If you’re ready for a challenge where technical precision meets commercial impact, this role is for you.
Expect hybrid work flexibility, international exposure, and a culture that celebrates curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and calibrate credit risk models, including IFRS 9 and Basel-related frameworks.
- Conduct model validation, testing, and performance monitoring.
- Analyse and benchmark credit portfolios to identify key trends and opportunities.
- Collaborate with clients to design data-driven credit and collections strategies.
- Draft and deliver reports and presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the team.
Job Experience and Skills Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in credit risk modelling or financial services consulting.
- Hands-on experience with predictive modelling, model validation, and portfolio analytics.
- Knowledge of Basel, IFRS 9, and credit lifecycle management.
- Proficiency in SAS, R, Python, and Excel.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.
- A problem-solver with a strong technical foundation and business acumen.
Apply now!
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- Machine Learning & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)
- Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future opportunities.
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