Johannesburg: Assistant Manager – Credit Risk Modelling posted by Hire Resolve

A leading audit firm is looking for an Assistant Manager Credit Risk Modelling to join their FRM team in Johannesburg

In this role, you would support the development and validation of credit risk models for provisioning and capital adequacy. You would assist in managing the teams and mentor junior staff

Key requirements:

• Relevant experience within a quantitative credit risk-based role
• Well-versed in contemporary statistical techniques and practices in credit risk modelling.
• Able to read, interpret and create software code, and relevant experience with modern computing languages related to credit risk modelling (e.g. SAS, Python, or R)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proven track record of managing and delivering small workstreams
• Experience in managing teams, coaching, and mentoring junior staff
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Good presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical individuals

Experience:

• At least 2 3 years of credit risk experience
• Familiar with SAS, Python, or R
• Experience mentoring junior staff

Education & certificates:

• A Hons or Masters degree in a quantitative discipline such as Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment.

Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us at *****@*****.co.za
• Alternatively, you are welcome to connect with Shannon Watson, Merina Naicker, and Lindy-lee on LinkedIn.