Senior Portfolio Manager: Credit

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimise credit portfolios across multiple strategies, ensuring strong risk-adjusted returns
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis on issuers and underlying assets
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying key risks, trends, and opportunities
• Develop and implement credit risk mitigation strategies
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for internal committees and external stakeholders
• Support investment decision-making through robust financial modelling and analysis
• Integrate ESG considerations into the credit assessment and investment process
• Oversee compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Engage with clients, issuers, and other key stakeholders on credit-related matters
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of credit risk frameworks, models, and processes
• Manage credit events and provide strategic recommendations in response
• Stay abreast of macroeconomic trends and market developments impacting credit markets
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in credit portfolio management, credit analysis, or a related field
• Strong academic track record; CA(SA) and/or CFA highly advantageous
• Proven experience within asset management, banking, private credit, or ratings environments
• Deep understanding of credit risk principles, financial statement analysis, and credit rating methodologies
• Experience across investment grade, high yield, and/or structured credit portfolios
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools
• Solid understanding of financial markets and economic drivers of credit risk
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios and deliver under tight deadlines

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skillset with high attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Self-starter with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams

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