Financial Risk Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Vor Ort; ZAR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development and training

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee assistance program

Office in Benoni

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Financial Risk Manager for on-site operations in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks within a major financial institution.

You will develop risk frameworks, implement policies, and lead stress testing while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective reporting to senior management.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of financial risk management experience.
• Strong understanding of market, credit, liquidity and operational risk.
• Proficient in risk modeling techniques and quantitative analysis.
• Experience with risk management software and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement financial risk management strategies and policies.
• Identify and monitor key risk exposures across the organization.
• Design stress testing and scenario analysis for adverse conditions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with business units to embed risk principles.
• Prepare risk reports for senior management and regulators.
• Maintain risk models and metrics.
• Contribute to process and system improvements.

Kenntnisse

Risk modeling

Quantitative analysis

Risk software/tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Tools

Risk management software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a skilled Financial Risk Manager to join their dedicated risk management team in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA. This role is crucial for safeguarding the company's financial health by identifying, assessing, and mitigating a wide range of risks, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures. This is an on-site position that requires a strong presence in the office to foster collaboration and effective communication with various departments. We are looking for a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and risk assessment methodologies. You will play a key role in ensuring the stability and compliance of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial risk management strategies and policies.
• Identify, assess, and monitor key risk exposures across the organization, including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks.
• Design and conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of adverse market conditions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with business units to embed risk management principles into daily operations.
• Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and maintain risk models and metrics.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk management processes and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial risk management, ideally within a banking or financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of various risk types (market, credit, operational, liquidity) and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel Accords).
• Proficiency in risk modeling techniques and quantitative analysis.
• Experience with risk management software and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to liat with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to a collaborative office environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM).
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Collaborative office environment in Benoni, Gauteng, ZA.
• Access to continuous training and industry workshops.
• Employee assistance program.