Senior Credit Analyst:

This role sits within a specialist credit risk function focused on Resource‑based and Project Finance portfolios. The successful candidate will manage a defined portfolio across the full credit lifecycle, delivering high‑quality credit risk assessments that support informed decision‑making while balancing commercial and risk considerations.

The role offers exposure to complex transactions, senior leadership committees, and strategic initiatives, making it ideal for a seasoned professional looking to operate at Vice President level. You will be responsible for facilitating credit sanctioning, monitoring portfolio performance, and ensuring strong governance and risk oversight while building trusted relationships with key internal stakeholders.

This opportunity provides a platform to influence risk strategy, deepen sector expertise, and contribute meaningfully within a high‑performance credit environment.

• Manage a portfolio of Mining, Project Finance, and Oil & Gas clients across the full credit lifecycle
• Prepare and present high‑quality credit applications and portfolio risk analysis to senior risk committees
• Conduct detailed financial, industry, and economic analysis to support credit decision‑making
• Monitor covenants, conditions, exposure levels, and portfolio performance within approved risk appetite
• Build and manage strong relationships with business partners and key internal stakeholders
• Ensure accurate risk data, reporting, and governance in line with credit policies and regulatory requirements

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

• B‑degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field
• Postgraduate qualification such as CA(SA) or CFA (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience within a credit risk environment
• Proven exposure to Mining, Oil & Gas, and/or Project Finance portfolios
• Experience presenting to senior management or credit committees

Skills:

• Strong financial analysis and credit assessment capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to interpret and apply credit policies, legal requirements, and risk frameworks
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

This is an opportunity to work in a data‑driven environment where analytics plays a key role in shaping strategy, improving performance, and delivering meaningful insights to stakeholders and clients.

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