Senior Credit Strategist

21 hours ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time
Job Description:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in credit risk management, with experience in evaluating complex financial structures and assessing creditworthiness.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Credit Underwriting Manager to join our team at Network Recruitment. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading a team of credit underwriting analysts and executing the credit assessment strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Credit Assessments & Analysis: Conduct thorough credit assessments, set limits and ratings, and perform in-depth financial analysis to ensure high-quality decision-making.
  • Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of credit underwriting analysts, providing day-to-day functional management support and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Review of Complex Credit Structures: Analyze complex credit structures, asset valuations, and other atypical credit risks to ensure accurate and informed decision-making.
  • Monitoring & Reporting: Track and escalate credit triggers, provide insights on sovereigns and relevant sectors, and deliver timely credit risk reporting to senior stakeholders.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, or related fields (postgraduate qualifications beneficial).
  • Certifications: Professional certifications such as Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) are a plus.
Experience & Skills:
  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Credit Risk or Credit Underwriting, ideally within mining, commodity trading, banking, insurance, or consultancy.
  • Skills
    • Strong financial analysis skills and the ability to assess complex credit structures.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel. Coding skills in VBA, PowerBI, or Python are advantageous.
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and global teams.
Salary:

$120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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