Credit Risk Oversight Manager at Capitec Bank Ltd

Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Attention To Detail, Change Management Skills, Communications Skills, Computer Literacy, Leadership Skills, Negotiation Skills, Numerical Reasoning Skills

Industry

Banking

Description

Purpose Statement To provide strategic second-line oversight of Capitec’s enterprise-wide credit risk, ensuring effective implementation and operationalisation of the Credit Risk Framework in alignment with regulatory requirements and business strategy. To challenge and influence first line's credit risk practices, policies, and risk appetite, while ensuring sound governance, data risk, and credit lifecycle oversight and partner with internal assurance functions such as Model Risk and Data Governance to ensure risk is measured, monitored, and reported in line with best practice Experience Min/Ideal: Minimum of 7–10 years in credit risk, with 3–5 years in a senior or oversight capacity in banking or financial services. Proven experience in credit policy, credit analytics, or credit risk oversight. Experience working in or closely with second-line risk, model risk, or internal audit functions. Exposure to ICAAP, Recovery Planning, or regulatory submissions. Familiarity with the application of RDARR principles and use of KRIs for monitoring. Experience in risk reporting to board and executive levels Qualifications (Minimum) Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Management Accounting Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred) Honours Degree in Risk Management Knowledge Min/Ideal: Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills Excellent communication and report writing Working knowledge of credit lifecycle and products (unsecured, revolving credit, etc.) High-level understanding of IFRS 9, Basel II/III, ICAAP, Recovery Planning Risk appetite design and monitoring Stress testing and early warning indicators Governance, risk and control frameworks (Three Lines of Defence) Familiarity with data governance and model governance (non-technical oversight) Skills Analytical Skills Attention to Detail Change Management Skills Communications Skills Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook) Leadership Skills Negotiation skills Numerical Reasoning skills Conditions of Employment Clear criminal and credit record

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of Capitec’s enterprise-wide credit risk and ensure effective implementation of the Credit Risk Framework. Challenge first line's credit risk practices and partner with internal assurance functions to ensure risk is measured and reported effectively.