Job title: Associate Director of Risk Management
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, GP
Job published: 15/01/2025
Job ID: 55659

Job Description

My client in the credit industry seeks an experienced Associate Director of Risk Management to drive critical decision-making and enhance risk management practices  within a dynamic organization with rapid growth, expanding their portfolio and scale operations. This opportunity is ideal for a meticulous professional with deep expertise in financial modelling, credit analysis, and strategic risk management, who thrives in a collaborative, high-impact environment. If you are passionate about influencing strategic outcomes and managing complex risk profiles, apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the analysis of portfolio company performance
  • Develop and maintain financial models
  • Take ownership of regular monitoring meetings / interactions with portfolio companies
  • Prepare and present comprehensive risk monitoring reports to key stakeholders
  • Lead the maintenance of internal Risk Ratings for portfolio companies
  • Proactively manage waiver requests, covenant breaches, amendments, and other ad-hoc risk exercises
  • Manage the internal Risk Monitoring system
  • Lead and manage financial recovery and restructuring efforts for distressed portfolio companies (where required)

Requirements:

  • Professional qualification 
  • 7+ years of corporate credit analysis experience in a financial institution managing private credit exposures
  • Expertise in emerging markets or fintech
  • Experience in climate-related investments and an understanding of ESG/Impact related credit risks

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