Senior Financial Risk Analyst: VaR & Stress Testing Lead

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Professional development

Performance bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites a Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join our established financial services client. You will identify, assess, and manage market, credit, operational and liquidity risks, develop risk management frameworks, and perform stress tests to safeguard financial health.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, experience with VaR and credit risk models, and the ability to translate complex risk data into actionable insights for senior management.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial risk analysis or related role.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments and risk management.

Mansioni

• Analyze financial data and market trends to identify and assess potential financial risks.
• Develop, implement, and monitor risk management policies and procedures.
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate impact of adverse market conditions.
• Assist in development and validation of risk models (VaR, credit scoring).
• Prepare detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management and regulators.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with risk regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk management processes and systems.
• Support development of risk appetite frameworks and KRIs.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Math/Stats

Master's degree advantageous

Strumenti

Excel

SQL

R

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites a Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join our established financial services client. You will identify, assess, and manage market, credit, operational and liquidity risks, develop risk management frameworks, and perform stress tests to safeguard financial health.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, experience with VaR and credit risk models, and the ability to translate complex risk data into actionable insights for senior management.