Senior Portfolio Manager: Credit

A leading investment management firm is seeking a seasoned credit professional to take ownership of its credit portfolio strategy across investment grade, high yield, and structured credit assets.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced individual who combines strong technical credit expertise with a strategic mindset. The role offers exposure to complex credit environments, stakeholder engagement at a senior level, and the ability to directly influence portfolio performance and risk outcomes within a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimise credit portfolios across multiple strategies, ensuring strong risk-adjusted returns
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis on issuers and underlying assets
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying key risks, trends, and opportunities
• Develop and implement credit risk mitigation strategies
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for internal committees and external stakeholders
• Support investment decision-making through robust financial modelling and analysis
• Integrate ESG considerations into the credit assessment and investment process
• Oversee compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Engage with clients, issuers, and other key stakeholders on credit-related matters
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of credit risk frameworks, models, and processes
• Manage credit events and provide strategic recommendations in response
• Stay abreast of macroeconomic trends and market developments impacting credit markets
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in credit portfolio management, credit analysis, or a related field
• Strong academic track record; CA(SA) and/or CFA highly advantageous
• Proven experience within asset management, banking, private credit, or ratings environments
• Deep understanding of credit risk principles, financial statement analysis, and credit rating methodologies
• Experience across investment grade, high yield, and/or structured credit portfolios
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools
• Solid understanding of financial markets and economic drivers of credit risk
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios and deliver under tight deadlines

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skillset with high attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with sound judgement and problem-solving ability
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Self-starter with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams