Risk Analyst

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is looking for a Risk Analyst to oversee risk management activities in the Distribution Wealth division. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience in the financial services sector, including expertise in securities and investment risk management. Responsibilities include conducting independent risk assessments, enhancing risk systems, and drafting reports for management. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work on-site in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in Financial Services.
• Experience with securities, investment, IT systems, and risk.
• Knowledge of the FAIS Act is advantageous.
• Programming abilities and regulatory knowledge (FAIS Act) advantageous.
• Strong problem solving, resilience, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all risk management activities for the Distribution Wealth division.
• Execute independent risk analysis and assessments.
• Enhance and automate risk management systems.
• Draft risk reports and provide feedback to management.
• Monitor risk tolerance levels and improve risk management culture.
• Supervise or manage direct reports and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Resilience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder communication

Education

Post-graduate degree or relevant qualification

Tools

Programming abilities

Job description

Are you a seasoned financial services professional with proven experience in risk management, looking for a challenging role in Cape Town's financial hub?

Our client, a leading firm in the Financial Services industry, is seeking a meticulous and independent Risk Analyst to oversee risk management activities for their Distribution Wealth division. This is a mid-level role for a specialist who can drive independent analysis, enhance risk systems, and influence business strategy.

Key Role Details

• Position: Risk Analyst

• Location: Tygervalley, Bellville (Cape Town)

• Work Style: Full-Time, On-Site

• Salary: Highly Competitive Market-Related CTC Package

• Closing Date: 10 November 2025

What You Will Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Risk Management Oversight: Oversee all risk management activities for the Distribution Wealth division.

• Analysis & Assessment: Plan, execute, and manage accurate, independent risk analysis and assessments, covering both financial and operational risks.

• System Enhancement: Evaluate, enhance, and automate analysis and reporting, and improve the risk management system.

• Reporting & Feedback: Collate and draft appropriate risk reports and provide effective feedback to management.

• Compliance & Monitoring: Monitor risk tolerance levels, ensure operational incidents are documented, and assist in improving risk management culture and awareness (FAIS Act knowledge is advantageous).

• Leadership: Supervise or manage direct reports and build strong relationships with business stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification: Post-graduate degree or a relevant qualification (e.g., Degree in chartered accountant, actuary, data/math/stats, engineering).

• Experience: More than 4 years of experience (specifically 3 - 4 years of securities, investment, IT systems, and risk experience in the Financial Services industry).

• Designations (Advantageous): Risk management / CFP / CFA designation.

• Technical Skills (Advantageous): Programming abilities and specialist knowledge on regulatory matters (i.e., FAIS Act).

• Competencies: Strong problem solving, resilience, attention to detail, and communication skills.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and qualified Risk Analyst ready to take on a senior role in Tygervalley, Cape Town:

• Send your comprehensive CV to the Hire Resolve team.

• Connect with Lidene Pienaar via LinkedIn today!

Contact: [e-mail]
Website: www.hireresolve.co.za
Reference: RiskAnalyst_Tygervalley_2025

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you are not contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.