Market Risk Senior Manager FRM

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

Job summary

A global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services is seeking a Market Risk Senior Manager in Johannesburg. This role involves managing financial risks for clients in banking and financial services, leading teams, and providing expert insights on market risk issues. Candidates should have substantial experience in risk management and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in consulting or financial institutions.
• Strong expertise in market risk analysis and project-based environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantitative financial risk management engagements related to various risks.
• Provide high-quality reporting on market risk issues.
• Inspire and mentor junior staff members.

Skills

Market risk analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Quantitative risk management

Business relationship building

Education

Degree in finance, quantitative finance, engineering, mathematics, or statistics

Advanced or professional qualifications

Job description

My client is looking for a Market Risk Senior Manager to join their Financial Risk Management practice in Johannesburg. This opportunity is with a global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services known for its collaborative culture and innovative approach. As part of the Financial Risk Management Market Risk team, you will play a key role in managing and mitigating financial risks for clients in the banking and financial services sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with partners and associate directors to provide high-quality reporting on market risk issues including counterparty credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and more.
2. Lead quantitative financial risk management engagements related to foreign exchange, interest rate, credit, and commodity risks along with associated controls.
3. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of capital markets processes such as trading limits, risk management, credit, settlement, and operations.
4. Serve as a subject matter expert in areas like quantitative risk management, IFRS2 Share-based Payment, IFRS9 / IAS39 Hedge Accounting, and exotic derivative modelling.
5. Lead staff on advisory engagements and audit assist assignments.
6. Collaborate locally and internationally to identify and convert opportunities for business growth.
7. Contribute to research on the evolving financial landscape and guide the development of new business ideas.
8. Inspire and mentor junior staff members.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1. A degree in finance, quantitative finance, engineering, mathematics, or statistics coupled with advanced or professional qualifications.
2. A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, ideally in a consulting environment with a regulator or in a financial institution (preferably a bank).
3. Strong expertise in market risk analysis and the ability to build trusted business relationships.
4. Demonstrated success in a project-based environment where collaboration is essential.
5. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in delivering high-quality work.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please send your CV to [contact email]. Should you not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Package & Remuneration

Market-related

Required Experience

Senior Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Details

Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

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