Senior Credit Risk Modelling Specialist

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Strategic Personnel Full time

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Credit Risk Modelling Specialist to join our team at Strategic Personnel in Sandton, Johannesburg. As a key member of our risk management division, you will play a crucial role in analysing credit data and developing new credit rules and strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with 3-5 years of experience in credit risk analysis, data science, or a related field. You will work closely with our risk executive to drive business growth and improve our credit risk management capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the overall credit system flow, excellent analytical skills, and experience working with SAS coding, SQL, Visual Analytics, Intelligent Decisioning, and DS2. Exposure to API software is a plus.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintaining credit risk models and strategies that align with our business objectives;
  • Analysing credit data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement;
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new credit rules and strategies;

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, maths, financial maths, or engineering;
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills;
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;

We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of R800,000 - R1,200,000 per annum, depending on your level of experience and qualifications. Additionally, you will enjoy benefits such as health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for credit risk analysis and data science, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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