Hybrid Risk Analyst, Financial Services

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Risk Analyst for a client in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks, developing risk frameworks, and delivering insights to senior management.

The ideal candidate will conduct quantitative analyses, build risk models, and prepare reports while ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong background in finance or related quantitative fields and at least 4 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in risk analysis, financial modeling, or a similar role within financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and statistical modeling techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and monitor various financial and operational risks within the company.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies and policies.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of financial data to model potential risk scenarios and their impact.
• Prepare detailed risk reports and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to risk management in the financial sector.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

R/SAS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Risk Analyst for a client in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks, developing risk frameworks, and delivering insights to senior management.

The ideal candidate will conduct quantitative analyses, build risk models, and prepare reports while ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong background in finance or related quantitative fields and at least 4 years of relevant experience are required.