About this role
Job Classification Req # : 147555 Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng Closing Date : 8 September 2026 Talent Acqusition Specialist : Noli Madikane Job Family Investment Banking Career Stream Quantitative Leadership Pipeline Manage Others Job Purpose To lead the development and enablement of credit solutions, decisioning capabilities and analytical frameworks that support business growth, operational efficiency and effective risk management. The role is responsible for translating business requirements into scalable credit solutions and ensuring successful implementation across stakeholders and platforms. Job Responsibilities Lead the design, development and delivery of credit solutions that support lending strategies, risk management objectives and customer outcomes. Drive the implementation and optimisation of credit decisioning systems, scorecards, strategies and analytical tools. Partner with Business, Risk, Operations and Technology teams to define and deliver credit capability enhancements. Translate complex business requirements into scalable and sustainable credit solutions. Ensure solutions are aligned to regulatory requirements, governance standards and organisational risk appetite. Utilise SAS, SQL and other analytical tools to support solution development, implementation and optimisation. Drive process automation and digitisation initiatives to improve efficiency, control and customer experience. Monitor solution effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on analytical insights and business performance. Facilitate stakeholder engagement and manage delivery across multiple projects and workstreams. Oversee testing, implementation and post-deployment monitoring of credit strategies and solutions. Ensure appropriate governance, documentation and audit readiness requirements are maintained. Lead continuous improvement initiatives that optimise credit processes, controls and operating models. Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver business value. Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team focused on operational excellence, innovation and delivery. Support the achievement of strategic business objectives through effective planning, execution and performance management. Essential Qualifications - NQF Level Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification Postgraduate Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Engineering or a related quantitative field, and CFA, FRM or CQF, Minimum Experience Level 6-8 years' experience in credit risk, credit decisioning, analytics or a related banking environment. 3-5 years' experience leading specialist analytics, credit strategy or enablement teams. Proven experience implementing and optimising credit strategies, scorecards and decisioning solutions. Advanced SAS and SQL experience is essential. Experience working with credit decision engines, business rules implementation and solution deployment. Proven stakeholder management experience across Risk, Business, Operations and Technology teams. Experience delivering complex business and technology-enabled initiatives. Experience driving process automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Technical / Professional Knowledge Change management Client service principles Communication Strategies Diversity management Operations planning Relevant regulatory knowledge Strategic planning Business writing skills Quantitative analytical techniques Problem solving skills Behavioural Competencies Earning Trust Coaching Communication Decision Making Business Acumen Driving for Results Planning and Organizing Delegation and Empowerment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566