Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Assist in tracking and monitoring key parameters for the Credit Risk Appetite Framework, including portfolio and counterparty limits.
Support the management of the portfolio stress testing process by conducting stress and scenario analysis of portfolio on a quarterly basis, as well as taking a leading role in the Credit Risk component of the annual ICAAP workflow.
Support computation and reporting in respect of Credit Risk capital in accordance with Basel requirements, as well as monitoring compliance with other relevant frameworks and regulatory guidance.
Assist in preparing and presenting management committee, Board committee and regulatory reports / MIS for the Credit function correctly and in a timely manner.
Daily monitoring of exposures at a client level and across various product pillars in conjunction with Credit Analysts.
Keeping track of all breaches noted on transactions. Escalating breaches to the appropriate sanctioning authority and proposing relevant corrective actions.
Expected Credit Loss - Management of the Bank’s ECL model to ensure compliance with IFRS 9 and relevant prudential requirements and including reporting and advising stakeholders; review past or anticipated changes in provisions.
Ensuring that compliance objectives are met, which include audit and regulatory inspection outcomes as per annually defined targets.
Work with internal and external auditors, as well as regulatory examiners, in review processes and address all issues.
Ensure that all data processed and reported to the Board is in accordance with the principles of BCBS 239.
Create and maintain automated processes that gather relevant data, ensure data accuracy, aggregate results, generate reports, and distribute results to relevant parties
Support the development, maintenance, and automation of statistical models that quantify/simulate various aspects of the portfolio, including profile of Gross Advances, Expected Credit Loss, Expected size of Non-performing/Write-Off portfolios, Credit Loss Ratios, and other defined parameters at any point in time.
Support periodic portfolio deep dives for industries/products/portfolios to test for macro shocks/emerging risks.
Key Deliverables:
Credit portfolio monitoring (endogenous/exogenous risks impacting the portfolio explained and remediation suggested).
All periodic reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) completed on time & circulated to the relevant stakeholders.
Provisions and Credit Capital calculated & flagged to all stakeholders proactively.
Forecasts and estimates back-tested to ensure accuracy and stability.
Improve quality of credit risk data to support decisions.
Role Interfaces/Interacts:
Client-facing Teams.
Credit Department: Information sourcing/sharing, Transfer of skills (development).
Risk & Compliance: Regulatory and Compliance oversight, reporting (including Operational and Climate Risk).
Finance: Information sourcing/sharing.
Legal Department: Legal services & advice.
Head of Credit: Credit appetite setting, governance oversight, policy management & review.
Internal Audit: Information provision for audit assurance exercises on credit policies & frameworks and the identification of potential risks (impact & scope).
FirstRand Bank Central Credit and subsidiaries Credit Risk. - Central Bank’s Supervision Departments (regulatory).
Credit Bureaus
Credit Rating Agencies
Experience & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum qualification of Second-Class Upper division or equivalent.
A relevant professional qualification within the accounting, finance, or risk management fields is desirable.
At least 3 - 4 years’ experience in a relevant field.
Skills Requirement & Personal Attributes:
Attention to detail.
Strategic thinking.
Strong Analytical and Statistical skills.
Basic Credit, Financial Analysis, and Modelling skills.
Presentation [Word and PowerPoint] & Report writing skills.
Good verbal communication and presentation skills.
Take responsibility for actions, projects and people. Able to take initiative and work in their own direction.
Initiates and generates activity and introduces value-adding improvements into work processes and is able to make quick, clear decisions considering risks.
Basic understanding of Portfolio Management,
Ability to work with data, discern complex underlying relationships, and predict patterns to support recommendations for management decision-making.
Ability to cope in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet corporate standards relating to resolving conflicts, as well as communicate effectively with peers, stakeholders and senior management.
Highly responsible, dedicated, and able to self-motivate and motivate team members.
Ability to work within and transfer knowledge to the rest of the team as necessary.
Follows through on commitments with an appropriate sense of urgency, completing them in a timely and reliable manner.
Software: MS Office, with Advanced EXCEL skills, SQL, Power BI, among others
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Important Closing Date Note
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
09/10/26All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum Second-Class Upper division or equivalent
- At least 3–4 years of experience in a relevant field
- Relevant professional qualification in accounting, finance, or risk management
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- SQL experience
- Power BI experience
- Basic credit, financial analysis, and financial modeling skills
- Strong analytical and statistical skills
- Basic understanding of portfolio management
- Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word and PowerPoint
What We Do
FirstRand is a portfolio of integrated financial services businesses offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services. The group seeks to build long-term franchise value and deliver superior, sustainable returns within acceptable levels of volatility. Its corporate centre houses key functions—including risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax—that support the broader group and its operating businesses.
