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Credit Quantitative Consultant

Credit Quantitative Consultant

Network RecruitmentJohannesburg, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Title : Credit Quantitative Consultant

My client is looking for a Credit Quantitative Consultant to join a high-performing analytics team, working on cutting-edge projects across Retail and Wholesale portfolios. If you're ready to stretch your modelling, coding, and client delivery skills in a startup-style consulting environment, then we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do :

  • Model Development & Validation :

Build, refine, and validate credit risk models across the credit lifecycle (PD, EAD, LGD, SICR, and ECL)

  • Work with both Retail and Wholesale portfolios across product types (e.g. amortising loans and revolving credit)
  • Ensure that models meet IFRS 9 and Basel regulatory standards
  • Develop data cleaning, diagnostics, transformation, and back-testing tools
  • Code all modelling and data processes in SAS, SQL, or Python
  • Research and apply advanced techniques, including machine learning where applicable
  • Consulting Delivery :
  • Work directly with client teams, management, and Auditors during engagements

  • Prepare clear, high-quality documentation and present insights to stakeholders
  • Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of model outputs and results
  • Sales & Marketing Support :
  • Contribute to the development of marketing and proposal material

  • Assist with client presentations and proposal pitches
  • What Youll Bring :
  • Education :
  • Honours Degree (or higher) in a quantitative discipline, such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field

  • Experience :
  • 1-3 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in credit risk modelling

  • Strong working knowledge of IFRS 9 and / or Basel regulations
  • Hands-on experience coding in SAS and / or SQL (Python is an advantage)
  • Experience working in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Cloud computing exposure is a plus
  • Soft Skills
  • Proactive, self-starter with a problem-solving mindset

  • Strong communicator, with the ability to simplify complex technical topics
  • Collaborative team player, with a solid work ethic
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines
  • Why Join? :

  • Work on high-impact credit risk projects across leading banks and lenders
  • Be part of a growing, Agile, and expert team that values innovation
  • Enjoy hybrid flexibility and a startup-style environment with real career growth
  • Get involved in cutting-edge modelling techniques, including AI and machine learning
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