Remote Risk Analytics Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary + bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development & certs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Remote Risk Analyst to identify, assess, and monitor risks for a leading SA insurer. You will develop risk frameworks, perform stress tests, and present insights to senior management from your home office anywhere in South Africa.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, proficiency in R/Python/SAS, data visualization, and experience with Basel III and Solvency II.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in risk/financial analysis within insurance or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Basel III and Solvency II frameworks.
• Proficiency in R, Python, SAS and data visualization tools.
• Experience in data modeling and risk assessment techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to present complex data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and quantify risks across business areas (financial, operational, strategic).
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and stress testing to evaluate exposure and resilience.
• Monitor KRIs and build early warning systems for risk events.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas of concern; report findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with department heads to embed risk management across operations.

Skills

Risk analysis

Financial analysis

Statistical tools

Data visualization

Data modeling

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Education

Finance/Economics/Math/Statistics degree

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Remote Risk Analyst to identify, assess, and monitor risks for a leading SA insurer. You will develop risk frameworks, perform stress tests, and present insights to senior management from your home office anywhere in South Africa.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, proficiency in R/Python/SAS, data visualization, and experience with Basel III and Solvency II.