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Job Location drjobs

Centurion - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Reference: NFP015807-HN-1

Credit Risk Modeller Lending & Analytics


Are you ready to turn data into decisions Join a forward-thinking lending team as a Credit Risk Modellerwhere your analytical expertise will help shape smarter faster and more accurate credit decisions across both consumer and merchant portfolios.

Duties & Responsibilities

What Youll Do:
  • Build refine and validate credit risk models for merchant and consumer advances.
  • Develop credit scoring tools to support strategic lending decisions.
  • Monitor and optimise model performance to ensure accuracy and business value.
  • Work closely with data engineers and analysts to guarantee high-quality data inputs.
  • Deliver clear and audit-ready model documentation and validation reports.
  • Support regulatory stress testing scenario modelling and capital planning.
  • Champion the integration of risk models into production systems using R Python SQL or similar tools.
  • Stay ahead of emerging trends in data science modelling and regulatory standards.
What Were Looking For:
  • A degree in Statistics Actuarial Science Data Science Quantitative Risk Management or similar.
  • 37 years of hands-on experience in credit risk financial modelling or data analytics.
  • Solid grasp of credit lifecycle scoring methodologies and regulatory compliance.
  • Proficient in Python R SQL or other statistical programming tools.
  • Experience with fintech or fast-paced data-heavy environments is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of machine learning frameworks is an advantage.
Youll Thrive If You Are:
  • A critical thinker with a natural curiosity for data and trends.
  • Detail-obsessed with a passion for precision and model integrity.
  • A clear communicator who can translate numbers into narratives.
  • Highly organised proactive and able to juggle multiple projects at once.
  • Driven to make a measurable business impact using cutting-edge modelling.
Why This Role Rocks:
  • Youll work with a team that values data-driven decisions and innovation.
  • Build and influence end-to-end risk strategies for a growing credit portfolio.
  • Be part of a dynamic environment that encourages continuous learning and fresh ideas.
  • Enjoy a culture that rewards ownership agility and collaboration.

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For more information contact:
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Specialist Recruitment Consultant: Actuarial and Analytical

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