Financial Lines Risk Analyst - Hybrid (D&O, PI, Cyber)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a meticulous Risk Analyst to quantify financial lines risks, influencing underwriting and pricing decisions. The role calls for strong analytical and communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights.

You will develop risk models, analyze market trends, collaborate with underwriters, and support risk management policies in a hybrid work setup within the Cape Winelands region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of risk analysis, actuarial, or underwriting experience in financial lines.
• Solid understanding of financial lines products (D&O, PI, Cyber, Crime).
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistics, and data tools.
• Great problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; FRM/PRM advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth risk assessments for new and existing financial lines policies.
• Develop and maintain risk models to quantify losses and volatility.
• Analyze market data, trends, and emerging risks relevant to financial lines.
• Collaborate with underwriters to provide risk insights for decisions.
• Assist in risk management policy development and implementation.
• Prepare reports and presentations on exposures and mitigations.
• Monitor performance of the financial lines portfolio from a risk view.
• Participate in capital allocation and solvency assessment processes.
• Stay updated with regulatory developments and best practices.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Data manipulation

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Underwriting collaboration

Presenting findings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics

FRM or PRM (advantageous)

Tools

Excel

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a meticulous Risk Analyst to quantify financial lines risks, influencing underwriting and pricing decisions. The role calls for strong analytical and communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights.

You will develop risk models, analyze market trends, collaborate with underwriters, and support risk management policies in a hybrid work setup within the Cape Winelands region.