Market Risk Analyst

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational group in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Market Risk Analyst to support international markets and contribute to strategic decisions. The role includes daily market risk monitoring, VaR analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have experience in market risk within financial services and a degree in a quantitative field. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with direct influence on decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in market or product risk within financial services, banking, or large multinational corporates.
• Exposure to financial or physical products and a strong grasp of valuation and risk principles.
• Commercial acumen with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily market risk monitoring, reporting, and commentary.
• Performing VaR analysis, stress testing, and scenario modelling.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders on business and product decisions.
• Enhancing risk tools and driving automation initiatives.
• Supporting ad-hoc projects including new business activities and complex transactions.

Skills

Market risk analysis

VaR analysis

Stress testing

Scenario modelling

Technical proficiency in Python

Technical proficiency in VBA

Technical proficiency in SQL

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in quantitative disciplines

Job description

Overview

A prestigious multinational group with complex global operations is looking for an experienced Market Risk Analyst to join their high-impact risk function.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of international markets, supporting sophisticated portfolios and contributing to strategic decision-making in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily market risk monitoring, reporting, and commentary
• Performing VaR analysis, stress testing, and scenario modelling
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders on business and product decisions
• Enhancing risk tools and driving automation initiatives
• Supporting ad-hoc projects including new business activities and complex transactions

Your Profile

• Proven experience in market or product risk within financial services, banking, or large multinational corporates
• Exposure to financial or physical products and a strong grasp of valuation and risk principles
• Technical proficiency (e.g. Python, VBA, SQL) an advantage
• Commercial acumen with strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Degree in quantitative disciplines, or similar

If you’re looking for a career-defining role within a global business environment — where your insights will directly influence real-world decision-making — this is the opportunity for you.