Economic Capital Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015320/Crush

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Drive Investment Insights as a Capital Analyst!

POSITION INFO:
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 Moody’s 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.

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For more information contact:
Crushen Pietersen
Recruitment Consultant

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