Senior Risk Analyst — Data-Driven Modeling (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gauteng; Híbrido; ZAR 500.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based bonus

Health, pension, and life cover

Professional development & FRM/PRM

Hybrid work environment

Dynamic work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Risk Analyst to join its risk management department. You will identify, assess, and mitigate potential financial and operational risks across the organization, using modeling techniques and data analysis to provide insights that inform strategic decisions.

This role offers a hybrid work setup, opportunities for professional certification (FRM/PRM), and a chance to contribute to robust risk management frameworks in a regulated

Formación

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Risk Analyst or in a similar analytical role, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Strong quantitative and statistical modeling skills; proficient with data analysis tools.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement risk assessment frameworks to identify threats.
• Analyze financial data, market trends, and operations to quantify risk.
• Create risk models and perform scenario analysis to predict impact.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and enhance business continuity.
• Prepare reports for senior management on risk exposure and mitigation.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices in risk management.

Conocimientos

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

SQL

Python

R

Report writing

Presentation skills

Educación

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

Herramientas

SQL

Python

R

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Risk Analyst to join its risk management department. You will identify, assess, and mitigate potential financial and operational risks across the organization, using modeling techniques and data analysis to provide insights that inform strategic decisions.

This role offers a hybrid work setup, opportunities for professional certification (FRM/PRM), and a chance to contribute to robust risk management frameworks in a regulated