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Credit Underwriting Manager

Johannesburg South
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: General
Reference: NFP015590/LLR

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Our client, a leading global Natural Resources company, is looking for an experienced Credit Underwriting Manager to join their global Credit Risk Team. This is a critical position requiring relevant experience in credit risk or credit underwriting, particularly within mining, commodity trading, banking, or consultancy. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of credit risk monitoring, counter-party analysis, and complex credit structures, and will be responsible for managing a team of Underwriting Analysts. This position demands the ability to work closely with global stakeholders to oversee the credit risk portfolio and ensure that the team meets their performance goals.

Job Opportunity: Credit Underwriting Manager
Location: Global (Remote/hybrid options available)
Industry: Natural Resources/Commodity Trading

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of Credit Underwriting Analysts to ensure high performance and development.
Support the Global Head of Underwriting in conducting credit risk assessments, reporting, and portfolio management.
Perform in-depth financial analysis, setting limits and ratings, and conducting re-assessments for a global oil marketing portfolio.
Provide expert guidance on credit risk appetite and asset valuations.
Monitor market sector trends and produce macro-economic analysis for informed decision-making.
Report on credit risk performance and KPIs to senior management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with senior management and the commercial credit team.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, or Business Studies.
Post-graduate qualifications or certifications such as Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or similar are highly advantageous.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in credit risk or credit underwriting, with a strong focus on Mining, Commodity Trading, Banking, or Consultancy. This experience is essential and non-negotiable.
Extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Access); skills in VBA, Power BI, or Python are a plus.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.

How to Apply:
If you meet the required experience and qualifications, and are ready to make an impact in a global credit risk team, please send your CV to lolroux@networkfinance.co.za.
Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
This role clearly highlights that relevant experience in credit risk or credit underwriting is required, especially in the specified industries, making it non-negotiable.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.