Senior Quant Analyst (Credit Modelling)

 Responsibilities:

  • Analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Interpret verbal problem statements and through analytical insight provide implementable solutions using expertise with data management tools and statistical analysis.
  • Build and formally present reports by monitoring business performance within the set risk appetite and through analysis.
  • Build and refine financial models using software tools
  • Report to, monitor and advise operational areas to manage trends through analysis for ad-hoc requirements.
  • Increase efficiencies through programming and automating processes.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • 3-5 Years Preferred Minimum of 3 years of analytical and modelling experience, retail Credit risk modelling expert with experience in acquisition scorecard building. This role has 2 direct reports so experience managing people would be advantageous. Credit risk with regards to pricing and credit policy
  • Commerce / Engineering / Science / Maths / Economics / Stats degree with solid results.
  • Other degrees may be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Honours degree or higher beneficial, but not required.
  • Professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, CA, Actuary) beneficial, but not required
  • Solid matric, especially maths and science (A or B preferred).
  • Credit Modelling experience (creation, verification, maintenance)
  • Scorecard building experience.
  • More than 4 years in Financial services sector preferably in banking.