Job Description

Job SummaryNational, South Africa
Employment type: Full-timeAbout the RoleAs a Credit Risk Solutions Manager, you'll play a critical part in the development, review, and audit of advanced statistical models that underpin credit risk measurement, IFRS 9 provisioning, and regulatory capital assessments. You will support high-profile clients ranging from emerging credit providers to globally systemically important banks.You'll also collaborate closely with Associate Directors to plan, manage, and quality?control modelling engagements-while mentoring junior team members and applying your expertise in Python, R, or SAS to build innovative, automated solutions.What You'll Lead

• Develop and validate credit risk models for provisioning and regulatory capital.
• Code and automate financial risk models using modern languages (Python, R, SAS).
• Support project lifecycles-from budgeting to execution and close-out.
• Interpret and apply statistical techniques to meet evolving regulatory requirements.
• Present technical findings in a clear, client-ready format.
• Contribute to a high-performance culture by mentoring junior analysts.
• Help foster a coaching environment that promotes collaboration and open feedback.

What You Bring

• Honours or Master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on credit risk modelling experience.
• Strong knowledge of statistical methods and contemporary modelling techniques.
• Proven ability to code in Python, R, or SAS.
• Track record in managing projects or workstreams in a consulting or banking environment.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and working in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder settings.
• FRM qualification (advantageous).

What Success Looks Like

• High-quality models built and validated on time and in line with client needs.
• Junior team members grow under your guidance and technical coaching.
• Strong client relationships and repeat business through trusted delivery.
• Projects completed within scope, budget, and quality parameters.
• Code that's efficient, documented, and scalable.

What Awaits You

• A dynamic role at the frontier of financial modelling and advisory.
• Exposure to complex credit risk environments and global modelling practices.
• A supportive team culture focused on mentorship and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to work across financial institutions of every scale-from startups to systemic banks.

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