Senior Financial Risk Strategy Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier remuneration package

Flexible remote work arrangements

Career progression and leadership opps

Work on high-profile client projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Lead Management Consultant with extensive Financial Risk expertise to join our Sandton team. The role leads client engagements, identifies and manages credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks, and advises on robust risk frameworks and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic risk mitigation, and shaping risk strategies for major financial sector players in Gauteng and nationally.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of experience in financial risk management, consulting, or a related field within financial services.
• Deep understanding of financial instruments, markets, and regulatory landscapes.
• Proven experience in leading complex risk management projects and managing client relationships.
• Exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects focused on financial risk assessment, strategy development, and implementation.
• Develop and refine risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures for clients.
• Advise on regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., Basel III/IV, IFRS 9) and their impact on risk management.
• Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and capital adequacy assessments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior risk and finance professionals at client organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Lead Management Consultant with extensive Financial Risk expertise to join our Sandton team. The role leads client engagements, identifies and manages credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks, and advises on robust risk frameworks and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes leadership, strategic risk mitigation, and shaping risk strategies for major financial sector players in Gauteng and nationally.