Are you passionate about credit risk analysis and portfolio modeling? Our client, a leader in financial services, is looking for a skilled Economic Capital Analyst to manage and analyze credit investment data, providing critical insights into economic capital and investment strategies. About the Role: As an Economic Capital Analyst, you will oversee the analysis and interpretation of portfolio data for a diverse range of credit investments, including South African corporates, municipalities, state-owned entities, leveraged buy-outs, project finance, property, securitisation transactions, and developed market credit. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and financial acumen to inform key investment decisions. Key Responsibilities: Quantitative Credit Analysis: Use advanced tools like Excel and Moodys RiskFrontier to evaluate capital requirements and returns on credit investments. Model Development: Build, validate, and recalibrate internal models to calculate PDs, LGDs, economic capital, and SAM capital metrics as needed. Portfolio Management: Conduct meaningful portfolio analyses to inform management and stakeholders, enhancing decision-making. Financial Modeling: Develop robust financial models for structured loans, derivatives, and other credit-related instruments. Rating Scorecards: Innovate and improve internal ratings scorecards to refine credit risk assessments. Your Profile: Qualifications: BSc (preferably Honours) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or other pure/applied sciences, OR BCom/BBusSci (preferably Honours) in Actuarial Science, Operations Research, Finance, Economics, or Econometrics. Competencies: High level of professionalism and attention to detail. Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in data-driven tasks and financial modeling. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to deliver insights effectively. Commercially focused and client-oriented mindset. Thrives in high-pressure environments, both independently and in teams. For more Actuarial and Analytics jobs, please visit If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information contact: Crushen Pietersen Recruitment Consultant cpietersennetworkfinance.co.za
