Senior Consultant or Assistant Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016767/HN

Date posted:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Senior Consultant or Assistant Manager

Are you a technically strong Credit Risk professional looking to step into a Senior Consultant or Assistant Manager role where you’ll work on advanced IFRS 9 models, regulatory frameworks, and highâimpact financial services projects? This hybrid opportunity offers exposure to complex credit risk engagements, leading clients, and strong career progression within a collaborative advisory environment.

This role sits within an established Regulatory & Financial Risk advisory team supporting leading financial services clients across local and international markets. The team specialises in credit risk, regulatory compliance, analytics, and financial modelling, working across banking and other industries such as telecoms, retail, and healthcare.
Why should you join?
You’ll gain handsâon exposure to complex modelling work, cuttingâedge regulatory projects, and diverse client engagements while working in a hybrid environment that supports flexibility, technical upskilling, and leadership development. This role provides the ideal platform for building depth in credit risk while growing into a future leadership position.
WIIFM: Hybrid working, strong technical exposure, clientâfacing experience, professional growth, and clear career progression.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and calibrate credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD)
Perform model validation, monitoring, and performance testing
Produce portfolioâlevel credit analytics and peer benchmarking
Review client deliverables for quality, accuracy, and completeness
Draft clear and professional project and technical reports
Communicate project progress, challenges, and outcomes to stakeholders
Share technical knowledge and support team development

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

Undergraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Economics, or Econometrics

Experience:

3–5 years relevant experience within banking, financial services consulting, or a similar environment
Fundamental credit risk modelling experience, including predictive modelling techniques
Understanding of the full credit lifecycle and model risk management
Working knowledge of Basel regulations and the IFRS 9 standard
Technical exposure to PD, LGD, EAD, Basel II, and IAS 39

Skills:

Strong financial modelling capability
Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Coding skills: SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide, R and/or Python

Other NonâNegotiables:

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a clientâfacing, deadlineâdriven environment
High attention to quality, accuracy, and risk

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