Junior Financial Risk Analyst — AI-Driven Market Risk

JSE; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

JSE Limited is seeking an experienced risk analyst to develop and implement credit, liquidity and market risk management processes for cash and derivatives markets. You will measure, monitor and report risk exposures, support margining models, and provide data-driven insights to inform decisions at JSE Clear.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience in capital markets risk, strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science or related field.
• Honours or Master’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years in a financial risk analyst role in capital markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk management processes for cash and derivatives markets.
• Identify, measure, monitor and report market, credit and liquidity risks across JSE Clear.
• Propose risk mitigants and enhance the risk management framework using industry best practices.
• Provide market insights and forward-looking views on trends and volatility.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and respond to regulator queries.

Skills

Credit risk

Counterparty risk

Liquidity risk

Data analysis

AI/ML skills

Excel

Outlook/Word

Education

Financial Engineering / Mathematics / Statistics / Economics / Actuarial Science

Tools

Access

Job description

JSE Limited is seeking an experienced risk analyst to develop and implement credit, liquidity and market risk management processes for cash and derivatives markets. You will measure, monitor and report risk exposures, support margining models, and provide data-driven insights to inform decisions at JSE Clear.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience in capital markets risk, strong analytical skills and proficiency with data analysis tools.