Strategic Credit Analyst Position for a Diversified Portfolio

7 hours ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Credit Analyst to join our team at Network Recruitment. As a key member of our Diversified Credit group, you will play a critical role in managing a diverse portfolio of investments.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of credit risk management, focusing on credit analysis, modeling, legal documentation review, and ongoing monitoring of both unlisted and listed credit investments.

  • Conduct comprehensive counterparty and sector evaluations, including legal analysis and instrument structuring and pricing.
  • Prepare and present detailed credit/investment proposals to the relevant Credit/Investment Committee(s).
  • Proactively monitor sector and counterparty developments, communicating insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.
  • Review and negotiate legal documents for approved investments in both unlisted and listed transactions.
  • Perform relative quantitative and qualitative risk ratings of counterparties and instruments across various investment portfolios, applying risk scoring methodologies.
  • Build and maintain internal relationships with portfolio managers, debt originators, legal advisors, and credit or investment committee members.
  • Engage with external credit market participants to foster strong relationships with counterparties and clients.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the credit market and potential investment opportunities, communicating views to key stakeholders.
  • Provide input to enhance the existing Credit Risk Management Framework.
Requirements
  • CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent professional qualification; a Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field is a plus.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in credit risk management or investment analysis, ideally within a banking or asset management environment.
  • Proven experience in unlisted credit analysis and a strong understanding of structured credit investments and legal agreements.
  • Previous supervisory or managerial experience is advantageous.
  • Solid knowledge of credit and fixed income markets.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with statistical software or programming languages (e.g., R, Python) is a plus.
  • Experience with financial regulations and compliance related to credit risk.
Key Attributes
  • Highly professional approach with a strong work ethic and a responsible, self-motivated attitude.
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
  • Strong attention to detail and exceptional planning and organizational skills.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
  • Ability to work independently under pressure while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Customer-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Compensation

The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

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