Risk Analyst — Hybrid, Data-Driven & Strategic

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health and life benefits

FRM/PRM certification support

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Risk Analyst to join the risk management team in Pretoria. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks through advanced modeling and data analysis.

You will develop risk frameworks, quantify exposure, and prepare strategic recommendations for senior management. A hybrid work model and opportunities for FRM/PRM certifications are offered to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Proven experience in a risk/analytical role in financial services or insurance preferred.
• Strong quantitative and statistical modeling skills.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python or R for data analysis.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk assessment frameworks to identify threats.
• Analyze financial data, market trends, and processes to quantify risk.
• Create risk models and run scenario analyses to predict impacts.
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies and business continuity.
• Prepare reports for senior management on risk exposure and mitigation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry best practices in risk management.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Data interpretation

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Statistics/Mathematics or related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Risk Analyst to join the risk management team in Pretoria. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks through advanced modeling and data analysis.

You will develop risk frameworks, quantify exposure, and prepare strategic recommendations for senior management. A hybrid work model and opportunities for FRM/PRM certifications are offered to support professional growth.