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full time

Credit Risk Analyst : Acquisitions (Home Loans)

AbsaJohannesburg

Salary

Not disclosed

Job Type

full time

Posted

2 days ago

Closing date

1 Aug 2026

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Job Description

Make an impact where it matters most. Step into a role where your analytical expertise directly shapes the success of a Home Loans portfolio. As a Credit Risk Analyst (AVP), you’ll turn complex data into actionable insights, influence acquisition strategies, and support key business decisions across the credit lifecycle. This is an ideal opportunity for a data-driven professional looking to elevate their career, strengthen their technical expertise, and gain end-to-end exposure to strategy development and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise data-driven credit acquisition strategies
  • Analyse large datasets using SAS to identify trends and opportunities
  • Partner with stakeholders across Sales, IT, Finance, Collections, and Risk
  • Support new product assessments and continuous strategy enhancements
  • Conduct UAT and monitor post-implementation performance
  • Produce monthly Management Information (MI) with clear insights and recommendations
  • Enhance reporting accuracy and risk metrics
  • Present analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Drive alignment and sign-off on strategic changes
  • Investigate escalated Home Loans credit-related customer complaints
  • Provide clear, timely, and well-reasoned outcomes

Requirements

  • Degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management or similar
  • 3+ years’ experience analysing large datasets using SAS
  • Strong understanding of credit risk principles
  • Advanced MS Office skills (especially Excel)
  • Experience in SDLC, UAT, or project delivery (advantageous)
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills

About the employer

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Absa

Absa is a hiring organisation operating in Johannesburg within the banking sector. They are currently recruiting for the Credit Risk Analyst : Acquisitions (Home Loans) role advertised on this page. Visit the official application link for more about the company, its culture and the team you would be joining.

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