Credit Risk Solutions Manager
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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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