Assistant Manager / Manager

Regulatory & Financial Risk (RFR): Credit Risk - Assistant Manager / Manager

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFP016876/HN

Date posted

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY

Take your credit risk career to the next level by joining a high-performing advisory team delivering cutting-edge solutions across IFRS 9, Basel modelling, and advanced analytics. This is your opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects while growing into a leadership role within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Join a global professional services environment that is recognised for delivering impactful solutions across financial services, risk advisory, and consulting. The organisation offers exposure to top-tier clients across banking, telecoms, retail, and healthcare sectors, both locally and internationally.

The Regulatory & Financial Risk (RFR) team is a trusted advisor specialising in credit risk modelling, regulatory frameworks, and financial analytics. You will collaborate with a diverse team of quantitative specialists, actuaries, and financial experts to deliver innovative and data-driven insights.

This opportunity offers a hybrid working model, continuous learning, and strong career progression into leadership. You will gain exposure to complex engagements while building both technical and client-facing expertise.

What’s in it for you?

Work on impactful projects, enhance your technical capabilities, and accelerate your career within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

POSITION INFO

Key Responsibilities: Develop, calibrate, and validate credit risk models (PD, EAD, LGD) Perform model monitoring, testing, and benchmarking analyses Generate portfolio credit analytics and provide strategic insights Review and ensure quality assurance of deliverables and reports Engage with clients to communicate findings and project outcomes Support project management and mentor junior team members Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: Degree/Honours in Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Economics, Econometrics, Engineering, or related field Experience: 4-6 years' experience in banking, financial services, or consulting Proven experience in credit risk modelling and financial analytics Exposure to IFRS 9, Basel frameworks, and the credit lifecycle Experience managing projects and engaging stakeholders Skills: Strong financial modelling and analytical capability Proficiency in SAS, R, and/or Python Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills Non-Negotiables: Solid understanding of credit risk methodologies (PD, EAD, LGD) Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-driven environment Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: />I also specialise in recruiting in the following: - Actuarial Analyst - Quantitative Analyst - Risk Management 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 any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Heidi Joubert Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!