Senior Credit Scoring Manager

Are you a seasoned credit risk professional with the technical depth to design advanced scorecardsand the leadership capability to guide teams and influence clients at a senior level This role offers the opportunity to shape high-impact credit scoring strategies across complex portfolios.

In this senior role you will lead end-to-end credit scoring initiatives combining deep analytical expertise with strong commercial and client-facing capability. Youll oversee multiple engagements advise stakeholders on credit risk strategy and drive delivery excellence while developing high-performing analytical teams.
This position sits at the forefront of credit risk modelling regulatory innovation and strategic decision-making.

Youll be trusted to:
Influence credit risk and scoring strategies at enterprise level
Lead complex scoring and modelling engagements from concept to delivery
Act as a senior advisor to clients on credit risk optimisation
Grow and mentor specialist analysts and consultants
Contribute to thought leadership and regulatory best practices
Youll work in an intellectually stimulating environment where your expertise directly impacts portfolio performance and long-term risk outcomes

Job Description:
Lead end-to-end credit scorecard and credit risk model development
Design and shape credit scoring strategies aligned to business and regulatory requirements
Manage multiple concurrent client engagements ensuring quality timelines and commercial objectives are met
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on credit risk and scoring best practice
Lead mentor and develop high-performing analytical teams
Support business development activities proposals and long-term client relationships
Stay current with industry regulatory and methodological developments and contribute to thought leadership

Skills & Experience:
Honours degree or higher in Statistics Mathematics Actuarial Science Economics Data Science or a similar quantitative discipline
Minimum 58 years experience in credit risk modelling and scorecard development
Minimum 3 years experience in a senior leadership project management or consulting role
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management experience
Practical experience with regulatory frameworks such as Basel and IFRS 9
Proficiency in SAS R Python and SQL
Excellent analytical communication and leadership skills

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For more information contact:
Bianca Langenhoven
Recruitment Consultant
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