Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain credit risk models for merchant and consumer advances
- Create and refine credit scoring models to support lending decisions
- Monitor model performance, conduct validations, and ensure compliance
- Collaborate with data teams to ensure data quality and integrity
- Produce clear documentation for governance and audit purposes
- Support stress testing, scenario analysis, and automation of models into operational systems
Job Experience and Skills Required
Education:
- Degree in Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field (Postgraduate degree advantageous)
Experience:
- 3–7 years in credit risk modelling, financial modelling, or data analytics within financial services, fintech, or consulting
- Hands-on experience with statistical programming (Python, R, SAS) and SQL
- Familiarity with machine learning approaches beneficial
- Strong understanding of credit lifecycle, risk metrics, and regulatory frameworks
Skills & Attributes:
- Analytical mindset with strong mathematical skills
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter with problem-solving mindset
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For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:
www.********.co.za
I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
– Actuarial roles (Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, Quantitative)
– Data Scientists / Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)
– Risk Analysts (Credit, Market, Model Risk, Operational)
– Pricing Specialists (Insurance, Financial Products)
– Machine Learning & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)
– Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles.
For more information, contact:
Heidi Joubert
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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www.********.co.za
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