Junior Credit Risk Analyst

 

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP011141/DG

Date posted:

Monday, July 4, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

300 000 Annually


SUMMARY:
Opportunity available with one of the top consultancies in the financial services industry for a Junior Credit Risk Analyst that will be exposed to credit risk model development and validations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job & Company Description:
My client, one of the top consultancies, is looking to provide an opportunity for a Junior Credit Risk Analyst to become part of their team of risk specialists in order to obtain specialist knowledge, skills and expertise in the management of credit risk. This candidate will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the model development and validation function. The ideal candidate must be able to effectively understand and interpret the statistical practices and techniques in credit risk model development, have relevant experience in computer languages such as SAS and Python and be able to actively engage with stakeholders.
 
Education:
  • Honours or Masters degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics etc.
  • A postgraduate qualification such as CFA, FRM or PRM will be advantageous
 
Job Experience & Skills Required:
  • Minimum of 0 to 1 years’ experience in quantitative credit risk
  • Good understanding of relevant computer coding languages
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Be well versed in explaining quantitative concepts
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
 
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