Investment Risk Manager

2 months ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Old Mutual Full time

About the Role

The Diversified Credit business at Old Mutual is responsible for managing diversified credit mandates, including shareholder and liability-driven investments. As a key member of the team, you will support the business in delivering its strategic objectives through sound risk management capabilities.

This role is responsible for all aspects of credit risk management for a diversified portfolio of credit investments. Your primary focus will be on credit analysis, modeling, and ongoing monitoring of both unlisted and listed credit investments. You will also be required to support the Credit Manager and Head of Credit in their decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Counterparty and sector evaluation, legal analysis, and instrument structuring and pricing.
  • Preparation and presentation of credit/investment proposals to the relevant Credit/Investment Committee(s).
  • Ongoing and proactive monitoring of sector and counterparty developments and verbal and written communication of views and recommendations to key stakeholders.
  • Review and negotiation of legal documents for approved investments for both unlisted and listed transactions.
  • Relative quantitative and qualitative risk rating of counterparties and instruments in the various investment portfolios managed.
  • Maintenance of internal relationships with portfolio managers, debt originators, legal advisors, and credit or investment committee members.
  • Stakeholder interaction and relationship building, including interaction with external credit market participants and engaging with counterparties and clients.
  • Development of an understanding of the credit market and potential investment opportunities and communication of views to key stakeholders.

Requirements

  • CA (SA), CFA, or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Minimum 5 years post-articles relevant experience in Credit Risk.
  • Prior corporate or structured credit transaction experience at an SA bank or asset manager.
  • Property (REIT) experience highly advantageous.
  • Previous supervisory/managerial experience advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of structured credit investment and legal agreements.
  • Strong knowledge of credit and fixed income markets.
  • Good Excel skills (including modeling skills).

About You

  • A highly professional approach/work ethic.
  • Responsible, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
  • Leadership and people skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent technical and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines.
  • Articulate and confident.
  • Strong commercial focus.
  • Flexibility and intellectual curiosity.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Customer-focused attitude.
  • Team player.


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