Senior Credit Analyst – Investment Management | Cape Town

Are you an experienced Credit Analyst with deep expertise in credit research, market monitoring, and structured finance? A leading South African investment manager is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst to join its dynamic and high-performing Fixed Income team in Cape Town.

This opportunity offers you the chance to work in an established, high-integrity investment environment that combines institutional excellence with values-driven leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and evolve credit risk processes to align with investment strategy.

• Conduct in-depth credit and market analysis (both domestic and global).

• Present credit views and contribute to portfolio construction decisions.

• Monitor credit exposure and compliance post-investment.

• Support investment committees and approval processes through detailed risk analysis.

• Engage in periodic internal reviews, site visits, and company monitoring.

• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Risk functions to ensure risk-adjusted returns.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification (CA, CFA) is preferred.

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in commercial credit, including listed/unlisted debt, structured finance, project finance, and securitisation.

• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities, including working with large datasets and advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with credit ratings models and risk systems; proficiency with Bloomberg/Reuters is a plus.

• A strategic thinker with excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Comfortable navigating complex credit instruments and regulatory environments.

Ideal Candidate Competencies

• Proven track record in deal sourcing and end-to-end transaction management.

• Deep understanding of credit pricing, structuring, and valuation.

• High degree of commercial awareness and ability to assess macro and microeconomic risks.

• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and operate within a collaborative investment culture.

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid work model available)

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to shape credit investment strategy within a values-led organisation that prioritises long-term impact, professional excellence, and collaborative growth.

You’ll play a pivotal role in building South Africa’s investment landscape while gaining exposure to multi-asset strategies and innovative investment thinking.