Remote Senior Risk Analyst – Insurance Strategy

Placements24; Paarl; Remoto; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Fully remote work

Competitive salary package

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will assess, monitor, and manage risk across insurance portfolios, with a focus on quantitative analysis and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in risk management, a strong grasp of insurance principles, and proficiency with risk models. You will collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and finance teams to strengthen the company’s risk framework.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles, products and regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis, statistical modelling and data interpretation.
• Experience with risk management software and tools.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of insurance products, portfolios and operations.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Monitor KRIs and KPIs to identify emerging risks and trends.
• Analyze financial data, market trends and economic factors affecting portfolios.
• Quantify potential financial impacts and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare risk reports and presentations for senior management and committees.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, claims and finance to integrate risk practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and industry best practices in risk management.
• Develop and maintain risk models and tools for scenario analysis and stress testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the company's risk capabilities.

Conhecimentos

Risk management

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Communication

Independent work

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related

Ferramentas

Risk management software

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will assess, monitor, and manage risk across insurance portfolios, with a focus on quantitative analysis and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in risk management, a strong grasp of insurance principles, and proficiency with risk models. You will collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and finance teams to strengthen the company’s risk framework.