Job Overview
Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking
Company: Standard Bank of South Africa
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80328073A-0002
Date Posted: 7/15/2026
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Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and analytically driven Credit Risk Manager to join our Financial Institutions team. This role is critical in assessing and managing credit risk across a diverse portfolio of Bank and Non-Bank Financial Institutions, including DFIs, Insurers, Asset Managers, and Fintech’s. You will contribute to the origination, structuring, and ongoing monitoring of credit exposures, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and internal risk appetite.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
Licenses & Certifications: CA (SA) or CFA would be advantageous
Experience Required
Minimum of 8 years experience in credit risk assessment, preferably within Financial Institutions. Strong understanding of Banking and Non-Bank Financial Institutions business models, regulatory capital frameworks, and sovereign risk. Familiarity with products such as RCFs, securitisations, trade finance, and guarantees.
Proficiency in financial modelling and credit rating methodologies.
Experience and the ability to present to senior stakeholders.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
Checking Things
Conveying Self-Confidence
Directing People
Establishing Rapport
Examining Information
Exploring Possibilities
Interacting with People
Making Decisions
Managing Tasks
Meeting Timescales
Team Working
Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
Risk Identification
Risk Management
Risk Measurement
Risk/ Reward Thinking
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