Credit Risk Analyst at South African Reserve Bank

Brief Description        

• The purpose of this position is to assess, monitor and manage credit risk exposures in line with the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) risk tolerance. 

Detailed Description        
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following key performance areas:

• Analyse, assess and evaluate financial, market and business information in order to report on credit risk to facilitate informed decision making on the foreign exchange, gold and other fixed-income reserve portfolios of the SARB.
• Prepare and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual risk reports on risks taken and the risk profile of counterparties.
• Perform fundamental credit analysis on counterparties, including financial statement analysis.
• Develop and recommend strategies for credit risk management.
• Conduct research on credit risk developments and models, and make recommendations based on the findings.
• Contribute towards the formulation of credit risk-related policies and ensure the implementation thereof.
• Coordinate the deliverables of team members in the context of projects and reporting.
• Participate in cross-functional activities for the alignment and harmonisation of risk-related information.
• Deliver presentations to stakeholders
• Develop and maintain business relationships with experts in the financial markets industry.
• Create and maintain procedure manuals for operational purposes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts in the division.
• Maintaining sound relationships with all stakeholders. 

Job Requirements        
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Bachelor’s degree in Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field; and
• a minimum of five years’ experience in credit risk management and various aspects of financial markets.

The following will be an added advantage:

• an Honours degree in Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field; and
• a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Risk Management (PRM) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) qualification and project management skills.

Additional requirements include:

• staying abreast of local and international industry developments and best practices in credit risk management related to the asset management of fixed income;
• skilled in research methods, strategy formulation, project management and in the theory of financial markets and instruments;
• excellent knowledge of fixed income instruments and derivatives traded on exchanges and over the counter;
• proven quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, bank and broker financial statement analysis skills, and financial modelling techniques;
• the ability to work in a team;
• good interpersonal and conflict management skills as well as above-average analytical and conceptualisation abilities, and problem-solving skills;
• attention to detail;
• proficient in English, both written and spoken;
• good report writing and presentation skills;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office products;
• proven capacity to multitask, deliver results, and to respond quickly and effectively to requests.