Senior Risk Analyst - Financial Services

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24, a leading financial services institution, seeks a Senior Risk Analyst for its Sandton operations. This hybrid role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating market, credit, operational, and compliance risks within a dynamic environment.

You will develop and implement risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures to protect assets and reputation. Strong analytical skills and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of risk analysis or management experience in financial services or insurance.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; able to interpret complex data.
• Experience with data analysis software and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in financial services.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence abilities.
• FRM/PRM certification is desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Ability to work in hybrid on-site at Sandton, Gauteng.

Responsabilités

• Identify, assess, and monitor financial and operational risks.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and stress testing to evaluate potential impacts.
• Analyze risk data and present clear reports to management and committees.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with departments to embed risk management in processes.
• Maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Investigate risk incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Stay updated on market developments and emerging risks.
• Support continuous improvement of the risk framework.

Connaissances

Risk analysis

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Quantitative skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

FRM/PRM desirable

Outils

Excel

SQL

BI tools (Tableau/Power BI)

Description du poste

About the Role Our client, a leading financial services institution with a significant presence in the insurance sector, is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst for their operations in Sandton, Gauteng . This hybrid role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating a wide range of risks, including market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and compliance risk. You will play a key role in developing and implementing risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures to protect the company's assets and reputation. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of risk principles, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career path within a dynamic financial environment in Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and monitor various types of financial and operational risks.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and stress testing to evaluate potential impacts.
• Analyze risk data and provide clear, concise reports to management and relevant committees.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with different departments to integrate risk management into business processes.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and mitigation plans.
• Assist in the investigation of risk incidents and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Stay updated on market developments and emerging risks relevant to the financial services industry.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the enterprise risk management framework.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in risk analysis or management within the financial services or insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with experience using relevant software.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to the financial services sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., FRM, PRM) are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively in both remote and on-site settings in Sandton, Gauteng .

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary of R .
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A challenging and stimulating work environment.
• Exposure to various aspects of financial risk management.
• Key role in ensuring the stability and security of the organization.