Hybrid Senior Financial Risk Analyst — Risk Modeling Lead

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 850.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 on behalf of a prominent financial institution in Johannesburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Senior Financial Risk Analyst to strengthen its risk management division. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across units, developing risk frameworks, models, and policies to ensure regulatory compliance and financial health.

You will mentor junior analysts, present to senior committees, and collaborate with business units to embed risk controls,

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial risk management, preferably within a banking or financial services environment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proven statistical modeling and data analysis.
• Proficiency in risk management software and tools (SAS, R, Python, MATLAB).
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to the South African banking industry.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Experience with data visualization tools is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and maintain advanced risk models for market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
• Analyze financial data to identify emerging trends and potential risk exposures.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and present findings to senior management and relevant committees.
• Monitor adherence to risk limits and regulatory requirements (e.g., Basel accords, SARB regulations).
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of adverse market conditions.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure risk management strategies are effectively integrated into operations.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of risk policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes impacting financial risk management.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts within the risk department.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative/analytical skills

Communication and presentation

Ausbildung

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

Tools

SAS

R

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 on behalf of a prominent financial institution in Johannesburg, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Senior Financial Risk Analyst to strengthen its risk management division. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across units, developing risk frameworks, models, and policies to ensure regulatory compliance and financial health.

You will mentor junior analysts, present to senior committees, and collaborate with business units to embed risk controls,