Remote Financial Risk Analyst – Impact & Strategy

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Financial Risk Analyst to join our client’s established risk team. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across insurance operations, analyzing market trends and regulatory changes to safeguard assets and financial stability.

This fully remote position offers flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation with performance bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, risk management, or related role in insurance/financial services.
• Strong understanding of markets, risk modeling techniques, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial risks including market, credit, and operational risks.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor economic conditions and industry trends for impact on financial health.
• Prepare risk assessment reports and present findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure effective risk mitigation.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes in insurance risk management.

Skills

Financial markets

Risk modeling

Regulatory requirements

Excel

SQL

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Tools

SQL

Python

Risk modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Remote Financial Risk Analyst to join our client’s established risk team. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks across insurance operations, analyzing market trends and regulatory changes to safeguard assets and financial stability.

This fully remote position offers flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation with performance bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.