Lead Credit Risk Specialist

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time
Job Title: Lead Credit Risk Specialist

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Assessor to play a pivotal role in credit risk assessment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing data, interpreting financial information, and producing comprehensive credit assessments to support informed decision-making.

This position demands a high level of professionalism, strong analytical skills, and the ability to deliver insightful, actionable recommendations that add value for clients. With a strong focus on operational excellence, you will use internal systems and third-party platforms to gather, verify, and process data.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Credit Assessment and Reporting: Conduct detailed credit risk assessments, ensuring reports are accurate, complete, and relevant for decision-making.
  • Deliver High-Quality Reports: Deliver high-quality reports within deadlines, updating clients on progress and addressing delays proactively.
  • Financial Analysis: Interpret financial and non-financial data to assess the creditworthiness of legal entities.
  • Recommendations: Provide recommendations supported by thorough analysis and insights that assist clients in mitigating risk exposure.
Operational Excellence:
  • Data Gathering: Use internal systems and third-party platforms to gather, verify, and process data.
  • Adverse Information: Identify and include adverse information in assessments to present a comprehensive risk profile.
  • Report Quality: Ensure reports are professionally presented, free of errors, and meet the highest quality standards.
  • Operational Consistency: Maintain operational consistency by adhering to procedures and standards.
Information Gathering and Documentation:
  • Financial Documents: Collect financial documents and other relevant information from various sources, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Follow up persistently with clients and other stakeholders to acquire necessary information.
  • Data Insights: Translate gathered data into meaningful insights, clearly highlighting potential risks and areas requiring further investigation.
Collaboration and Communication:
  • Client Updates: Actively communicate with clients to provide progress updates, explain delays, and outline timelines.
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams to clarify requirements and ensure alignment in report objectives.
  • External Communication: Maintain professional and clear communication with external parties to secure relevant information.
Leadership and Self-Management:
  • Task Ownership: Demonstrate ownership of tasks, ensuring quality and timelines are consistently met.
  • Personal Growth: Identify personal growth areas and proactively seek opportunities for improvement.
  • Team Development: Support team development by sharing knowledge and expertise to upskill colleagues.
  • Culture Leadership: Serve as a positive influence, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Tertiary Qualification: A business-related tertiary qualification is advantageous.
  • Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years work experience, preferably in a related industry.
Estimated Salary Range:

$80,000 - $110,000 per annum



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