Market Risk Analyst

Ntice Search Solutions; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading company in Johannesburg seeks a Market Risk Analyst to work with traders and manage risks in commodities. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in global markets. The candidate should have a strong academic background in relevant fields and be analytical and detail-oriented. Join us for hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0 – 3 years of experience in banking, audit, or financial services.
• Interest in derivatives, hedging, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Exposure to a fast-paced global trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential risks and opportunities with traders.
• Calculate daily risk reporting including PnL.
• Contribute to automation and reporting enhancements.
• Analyze risks associated with commodities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven mindset

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Economics, Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Accounting, Risk Management, or Financial Engineering

Job description

Overview

MARKET RISK ANALYST - Global Trading

Are you passionate about markets, trading, and risk - with a strong academic background to match? This is your chance to break into the world of commodities and gain hands-on experience working alongside global traders and risk managers.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with risk managers and traders to identify potential risks and opportunities
• Running and calculating daily risk reporting (including PnL)
• Play a key role in automation, reporting enhancements, and innovative problem-solving
• Analyzing potential risk associated with the commodities

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a strong academic background in Economics, Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Accounting, Risk Management, or Financial Engineering
• Has 0 – 3 years of experience in banking, audit, or financial services
• Is analytical, data-driven, and detail-oriented
• Has an interest in (or exposure to) derivatives, hedging, and how businesses use these tools to mitigate risks
• Is ambitious, innovative, and excited about making an impact in a commercial environment
• Exposure to a fast-paced global trading environment

This role is perfect for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is curious, driven, and ready to learn how global markets operate.