Senior Risk Analyst - Financial Markets - Remote

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,983,000 - 2,975,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and certs

Dynamic quantitative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Risk Analyst specializing in financial markets to join a remote-first team. You will develop and implement advanced risk models, perform stress testing, and deliver insights that guide trading and investment decisions across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, with 5+ years in market risk, and strong skills in R, Python or MATLAB. You will work with trading desks, ensure regulatory compliance, and continuously evaluate

Qualifications

• Master or PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• 5+ years of experience in market risk management or quantitative analysis in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of markets, instruments, and risk principles.
• Proficient in R, Python, or MATLAB for modeling and analysis.
• Experience with risk management systems and databases.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate market risk models (VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis).
• Monitor risk exposures across asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives).
• Prepare risk reports and present findings to senior management and risk committees.
• Collaborate with trading desks to understand risk drivers and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance related to market risk.
• Research and evaluate new risk methodologies and technologies.

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

MATLAB

Risk management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Risk Analyst specializing in Financial Markets to join their fully remote team. This role is essential for identifying, assessing, and mitigating market risks across the organization’s investment portfolio. You will be responsible for developing and implementing sophisticated risk models, conducting stress testing, and providing critical insights to inform trading and investment strategies. This is an exciting opportunity for a quantitative professional to contribute significantly to risk management in a flexible, remote-first environment, working with complex financial instruments and cutting-edge analytical tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and validate market risk models, including VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Monitor and analyze market risk exposures across various asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives).
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports and present findings to senior management and risk committees.
• Collaborate with trading desks and portfolio managers to understand risk drivers and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to market risk management.
• Research and evaluate new risk management methodologies and technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in market risk management, quantitative analysis, or a related role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in quantitative modeling techniques and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).
• Experience with risk management systems and databases.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and conference attendance.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment focused on quantitative analysis.