About the position
We are looking for a skilled Credit Analyst to join a dynamic Investment Management team.
The role focuses on credit research and quantitative analysis across private debt, hybrid debt, and project finance investments.
This position is well-suited for candidates with strong financial and analytical capabilities, as well as hands-on experience in structuring and assessing complex credit opportunities across both listed and unlisted markets.
Minimum Requirements
- Completed Postgraduate degree in Finance, Science, or Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- OR qualified Chartered Accountant, CA(SA).
- Demonstrated experience in
- credit research,
- portfolio risk analysis,
- and data management,
- specifically within private debt, hybrid debt instruments, or project finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Quantitative Analysis: Develop and validate investment models, enhance analytics tools, and support performance monitoring of debt and infrastructure portfolios.
- Credit Research & Analysis: Conduct detailed due diligence, assess default probability scores, and analyse borrower creditworthiness in private debt and project finance structures.
- Credit Management: Drive portfolio optimisation through assessment of listed and unlisted credit exposures, with a focus on infrastructure and alternative credit opportunities.
- Investment Analysis: Originate and structure debt investments, liaise with key stakeholders, and contribute to responsible investment strategies, including ESG considerations.
- Process Enhancement: Ensure data accuracy, improve credit frameworks, and design new analytical models for alternative credit products.
Desired Skills:
- Credit Risk Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Private Debt
- Project Finance
- Hybrid Debt
- Instrastructure Finance
