Credit Risk Analyst

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa PayFast Full time

Payfast by Network, together with the DPO Group, is one of the leading Fintech organisations in Africa. We’re on a mission to exponentially grow the digital economy of Africa by building world-class payment products. Developed in-house, our solutions enable customers to make and receive business payments quickly and securely and allow enterprises to trade locally, across borders, and internationally.

We are on the hunt for a **Credit Risk Analyst **reporting to the **Senior Manager.**

**About you**

As a Credit Risk Analyst, you will work as part of a dynamic team that has a crucial role in carrying out risk assessments on our merchant portfolio. You will help to minimise financial risks and provide valuable insights to guide credit decisions.

You’ll fit in perfectly with our culture if you:

- Get energised by a fast-paced environment
- Cherish a good work-life balance
- Are adaptable and don’t mind a bit of chaos now and again
- Regard collaboration as an essential part of getting the job done
- Pride yourself as being a self-starter who doesn’t lack motivation
- Don’t need to be micromanaged
- Take feedback well and use it for self-improvement
- Welcome change and new ideas
- Value the importance of diversity

**What you'll be doing**

**Credit Risk Assessments**: to evaluate the credit worthiness of individuals and businesses by analysing financial statements, credit reports and other relevant information, in order to identify potential financial vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate risk mitigation actions.

**Portfolio Monitoring**: to continuously monitor the performance of the credit portfolio, identifying early warning signs and taking proactive measures to address emerging risks.

**Development of Credit Policies / Process Improvements**: collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine credit policies and procedures, in order to align with business objectives and Group risk appetite.

**Communication**: to communicate credit decisions effectively, providing clear explanations and recommendations to stakeholders of varying seniority.

**Merchant Interaction**: where required, to attend calls and meetings with merchants in order to better understand the risk profile.

**What you'll need**
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Credit Risk Analyst (or similar), preferably within financial services. Experience gained in a payments firm is a plus.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in interpreting financial statements and credit risk assessment methodologies.
- Attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel is a plus).
- Good understanding of the online payments space.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.
- Must be dynamic and a self-starter, able to work independently and in a team.

**About us**

PayFast was founded in 2007 and has grown into one of South Africa’s leading online payment gateways. The DPO Group, which includes DPO Africa, PayGate, PayFast and SiD Instant EFT, is the largest and the fastest-growing African payment service provider, operating in 21 countries and working with more than 60,000 active merchants across the continent. In 2021, DPO Group was acquired by Network International. Our combined resources and expertise are benefiting merchants and online shoppers looking to accept digital payments through as many different channels as possible.

**What we offer**
- Company pension
- 21 days annual leave
- Study leave
- Celebrate your cake day with special birthday leave
- Great company culture
- Access to learning and development
- And a whole lot more

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