Nedbank

Manager: Credit Governance

Nedbank  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 146378

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Closing Date: 04 July 2026

Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu

Job Family

Business and Commercial Banking

Career Stream

Credit Collections

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Professional

FAIS Affected

Job Purpose

Drive effective credit risk management by overseeing the quality and performance of the portfolio, delivering insightful reporting, and strengthening governance practices to support strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance across the cluster.

Why Join Our Team

  • Be part of a high-impact team shaping credit risk governance across the business;
  • Gain exposure to strategic decision-making and senior stakeholders;
  • Work in a data-driven environment that values insight, innovation, and continuous improvement;
  • Contribute to strengthening governance frameworks in a leading financial institution and
  • Grow your career through meaningful development opportunities and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

  • Give an overview of the book by developing and preparing portfolio review presentations based on Management Information Systems (MIS).
  • Provide feedback monthly by drafting business reports as at month end.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships by attending regular staff meeting and team building sessions.
  • Build strong relationships by engaging with stakeholders on credit processes, policies, information and documentation.
  • Build intellectual capital of the team by knowledge sharing with all stakeholders.
  • Meet stakeholder expectations by delivering output and resolving queries within turnaround times.
  • Enhance policies and procedures by identifying and reviewing ineffective processes and systems.
  • Enhance processes by constantly seeking innovative improvements to the credit systems.
  • Adapt to changes in Legislation by enforcing the compliance to the changes.
  • Improve team performance by identifying staff performance gaps from assessment evaluations and analysing performance data from the Management Information System (MIS).
  • Manage quality of portfolio by enforcing adherence to bank policies, process and procedures and industry regulations.
  • Implement sound credit risk management by providing advice on credit risk matters to stakeholders.
  • Achieve operational excellence by supporting the implementation of business optimisation improvement through team engagement.
  • Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems, process, services and solutions are aligned.
  • Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
  • Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
  • Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
  • Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders' businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.
  • Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
  • Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy).
  • Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a professional who:

  • Has a strong foundation in credit risk, governance, and portfolio analysis;
  • Demonstrates excellent analytical and reporting capabilities;
  • Is confident engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes;
  • Has a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimisation;
  • Understands regulatory and compliance requirements within financial services;
  • Can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights;
  • Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and
  • Shows strong attention to detail and accountability.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

  • Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
  • Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

  • A relevant tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7), such as a degree in Finance, Business, Risk, or a related field
  • Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., LLB, BSc Engineering, MBA) will be advantageous

Minimum Experience Level

  • At least 5 years’ experience in credit risk, governance, or a related support function within financial services
  • Proven experience in portfolio analysis, reporting (MIS), and risk management practices
  • Exposure to regulatory frameworks, credit policies, and governance processes
  • Experience engaging with stakeholders and contributing to process and system enhancements

Technical / Professional Knowledge

  • Business administration and management
  • Financial Accounting Principles
  • Governance, Risk and Controls
  • Operations planning
  • Principles of project management
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge
  • Service level agreements
  • Staff resource planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms

Behavioural Competencies

  • Aligning Performance for Success
  • Building Partnerships
  • Building talent
  • Building partnerships
  • Driving for Results
  • Selecting Talent

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

Nedbank

About Nedbank

At Nedbank, we see ourselves as money experts who do good. And by doing good, we strive to be the difference that impacts our world for the better.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Sandton, ZA
Year Founded
Unknown
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