Risk Analyst

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join our finance team in Queenstown. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across financial, operational, and strategic areas while contributing to risk management frameworks and management reports.

The role requires 2-4 years in risk analysis, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python. You will work in a banking-focused environment with growth and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in risk analysis or a related role within the financial industry.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential risks across different business functions.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk analysis and modeling.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk management policies and procedures.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and present findings to senior management.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to risk management.

Skills

Excel

Risk Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Statistics

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join their finance department in Queenstown . This role is critical for identifying, assessing, and mitigating various risks that the organization may face, including financial, operational, and strategic risks. You will contribute to the development and implementation of risk management frameworks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports for management. This position offers a significant opportunity to impact the company's risk posture and ensure its stability and growth within the banking sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential risks across different business functions.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk analysis and modeling.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk management policies and procedures.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and present findings to senior management.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in risk analysis or a related role within the financial industry.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced certifications.
• A challenging role with significant impact in risk management .
• Be part of a key financial institution in Queenstown .