Johannesburg: Senior Credit Risk Consultant / Assistant Manager

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering credit risk and regulatory advisory services, providing business insights, and supporting clients across the credit lifecycle. This role offers exposure to a broad range of engagements, including model development, validation, monitoring, and strategic credit risk initiatives. Key responsibilities: Develop, validate, and monitor credit risk models (e.g. impairment, regulatory, and economic capital models) Perform portfolio credit analytics and benchmarking across peers and markets Contribute to the design and implementation of credit monitoring frameworks Support collections optimisation and credit strategy initiatives Review client deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness Prepare clear and professional client reports and presentations Communicate project progress, challenges, and outcomes with stakeholders Share knowledge and support the development of junior team members Deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced consulting environment, demonstrating the ability to hit the ground running About the ideal candidate: We are looking for a candidate who is not only technically strong, but also confident, sociable, and commercially aware. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting with clients, eager to take ownership of workstreams, and motivated to grow within the consulting space. Requirements: Undergraduate degree (or higher) in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline 35 years experience in credit risk, financial services consulting, banking, or a related environment Solid understanding of credit risk modelling and predictive analytics Experience with model validation, monitoring, or testing Exposure to the credit lifecycle, including collections and strategy, is advantageous Coding experience using SAS, R, and/or Python Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and report‑writing skills Key attributes: Sociable and confident, with strong interpersonal and communication skills Comfortable working in a team‑based, collaborative consulting environment Client‑focused and able to manage multiple priorities Proactive, resilient, and adaptable to change Commercially minded with strong attention to detail Willing to take ownership and add value from the outset Apply Now! This role is designed for someone who wants to lead insights, shape decisions, and grow within the consulting space not just execute tasks. For more exciting Finance & Analytics vacancies, please visit: