Senior Credit Risk Analyst (Remote)

Overview

Our client in the Financial Services Industry is seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to join their team.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or Engineering.
• Post-Grad qualification or relevant professional qualification (FRM, MBA, CFA etc.) will be advantageous
• 5-7 years’ experience in Credit Risk Analyst role
• Strong coding skills in SQL and SAS

Job Responsibilities.

Reporting to the head of credit, the responsibilities will include:

• Development, maintenance, and calibrations of Pricing Model. managing pricing and product strategies.
• Managing acquisitions credit strategy (including credit policy rules, business rules, and managing scorecard decisions).
• Updating of IFRS9 provisions models.
• Monthly EF portfolio reporting to internal stakeholders (OPSCO, MANCO, and EXCO).
• Quarterly portfolio reporting to external funders.
• Ad hoc requests for reporting (e.g. rating agencies).
• Data analyses to provide insights and drive business decisions.
• Providing information to support external and internal audits.
• Giving guidance and support to junior team members

Key Competencies / Skills

• Problem solver
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Critical thinking
• Ability to work independently