Job title: Listed Credit Manager
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Job published: 25/02/2026
Job ID: 72177

Job Description

An exceptional opportunity has opened up to join a leading investment firm, contributing to the development and long‑term growth of it's Listed Credit space.

Why join this team?

  • Drive the strategic evolution of a growing Listed Credit capability
  • Work within a high‑performance, research‑driven investment environment
  • Contribute to quantitative innovation, portfolio construction, and investment leadership

What you will be doing: 

  • Oversee portfolio construction, optimisation, and risk management
  • Design, develop, and implement quantitative strategies for listed credit portfolios
  • Build and refine quantitative models, factor frameworks, and statistical tools
  • Analyse market, issuer, and structural risks across listed credit instruments
  • Integrate quantitative insights into broader investment decision‑making
  • Provide thought leadership through research, insights, and committee contributions
  • Mentor and guide junior team members to support capability growth
  • Participate in client presentations, reporting, and engagement where required

What we are looking for: 

  • Minimum of a strong quantitative degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Engineering or similar
  • Experience in the listed credit, fixed income or credit risk space in asset management
  • Proven ability to apply statistical and quantitative methods to investment problems
  • Coding skills (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL, or similar)
  • Solid understanding of portfolio theory, risk modelling, and credit market dynamics
  • Ability to work both hands‑on and at a strategic leadership level
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to translate quantitative insights clearly
  • Analytical mindset and strong problem‑solving orientation
  • Ability to leverage market and banking relationships to originate off‑market opportunities

Benefits and unique aspects:

  • Strategic leadership growth opportunity
  • Exposure to sophisticated fixed‑income and credit‑market strategies
  • Strong professional development and mentorship environment
  • Direct impact on shaping a key investment capability

If you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

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