Market Risk Senior Manager

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Market Risk Consultant to lead risk advisory and audit engagements for financial services clients. This role involves conducting quantitative assessments, mentoring team members, and collaborating with stakeholders on strategic initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in a quantitative field, with advanced certifications preferred, bringing at least 7 years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to professional development and innovation in risk practices.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Focus on professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in market risk consulting or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of capital markets and financial instruments is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex market risk advisory engagements.
• Conduct quantitative risk assessments in various financial areas.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering

CFA

FRM

PRM

Job description

• Lead the delivery of complex market risk advisory and audit support engagements for banking and financial services clients.
• Produce and review risk reporting across a range of topics, including market risk, interest rate risk in the banking book, counterparty credit risk, and liquidity risk.
• Conduct quantitative risk assessments in areas such as foreign exchange, commodities, credit, interest rates, and related control environments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in key risk topics including IFRS2 (share-based payments), IFRS9 / IAS39 (hedge accounting), IFRS13, or exotic derivative modeling.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, ensuring quality delivery and professional growth.
• Collaborate with national and global stakeholders to identify new business opportunities and contribute to thought leadership.
• Drive innovation in risk practices through research and insights tailored to client challenges.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Advanced or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, PRM) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in market risk, either in consulting, financial services, or regulatory environments.
• Deep knowledge of capital markets, trading practices, and financial instruments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proven experience leading projects and teams in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Why Apply?

• Work with high-impact clients on cutting-edge risk topics.
• Be part of an inclusive, collaborative team with a strong focus on professional development.
• Contribute to strategic financial risk initiatives with both local and international reach.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and qualifications.

Take your market risk career to the next level.

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