Credit Risk: Consultant - Senior Consultant

Job description

To support RFR - Credit Risk Team in delivery of services to / at client premises on delegated engagements and projects. Roles & Responsibilities Development and calibration of credit risk models Model validation, monitoring, and testing. Benchmarking credit metrics amongst peers in a market Derivation of portfolio credit analytics Review of client deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness. Communication of project challenges and outcomes with clients and team members Drafting of project reports Sharing of knowledge and skills with colleagues Minimum Qualifications and Experience required: Undergraduate degree specializing in one or more of the following disciplines: Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Economics, or Econometrics At least 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience in banking, financial services consulting, or similar environment Fundamental credit risk modelling capabilities including predictive modelling techniques Basic understanding of the credit lifecycle, model risk management, Basel regulations, and the IFRS 9 standard Financial Modelling experience– technical knowledge in PD, EAD, LGD, Basel II and IAS39. Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Coding skills: SAS, SAS (Enterprise Guide), R, and/or Python Technical Competencies: Understanding of the audit and advisory businesses, and their interaction with wider firm locally and globally, strategy and challenges Notable experience on providing Strategic Insights to Partners Project management experience Excellent industry and business knowledge Demonstrated leadership skills Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations Excellent report writing skills Solid financial knowledge Behavioural Competencies: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal with all levels of staff & leadership Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Excellent mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others Strong client delivery focus Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease Focus on quality and risk Excellent problem-solving ability Exceptional business acumen What Impact will you make Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. 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Deadline - 20/3/2026 At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent. We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs. 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Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). About the Division Regulatory & Financial Risk (RFR) is an established advisor within the financial services industry. Our vision is to be the leading provider of advisory services to financial services providers and corporate treasury operations across Africa. Our client offerings span: Credit, market, and corporate treasury risks; Valuations of financial instruments; Hedge accounting; and financial technology. We provide these services in the capacities of advisory, assurance, managed solutions, and resource augmentation. We also help clients address regulatory challenges relating to IFRS 9, 13, 17 and Basel, amongst others. Our team comprises of accountants, actuaries, statisticians, and quantitative analysts with a technical appreciation for both financial modelling and coding. RFR’s client base comprises of the financial services industry and other sectors such as telecoms, retail, and healthcare in both local and international markets. The RFR Credit team resides within RFR, and is involved in the following service offerings: IFRS 9 Impairment Models (development, refinement, validation, and audit) Regulatory and Economic Capital Credit Models Scorecards and Analytics Behavioural Product Pricing Design, Development, and Implementation of Credit Monitoring Frameworks Collections Optimisation Strategy and Risk Appetite Statement Secondments RFR provides a distinctive work environment. We support a hybrid working model while still providing regular opportunities to interact in a social setting. We provide opportunities for technical upskilling and the development of managerial and leadership capabilities. We embrace diversity and inclusiveness, and we are deliberate in our efforts to achieve greater gender and racial transformation within RFR and Deloitte. Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.