Senior Risk Analyst - Insurance Modeling & Remote

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent insurance firm in Vereeniging, seeks a detail-oriented Risk Analyst. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across insurance portfolios and investments, developing risk management frameworks and providing strategic insights to senior management.

The role requires advanced quantitative skills, experience with statistical modeling and financial analysis, and the ability to collaborate across departments to implement controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in risk analysis, preferably in insurance.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with statistical modeling expertise.
• Proficiency with risk management software and data tools.
• Excellent report writing and presentation abilities.
• Relevant degree in Finance, Economics, or Statistics; professional certs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and quantify risks across insurance portfolios.
• Develop and implement risk assessment models and methodologies.
• Monitor risk exposures and prepare reports for senior management.
• Collaborate across departments to implement risk controls.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Statistical modeling

Financial analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Statistics

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a prominent insurance firm in Vereeniging, seeks a detail-oriented Risk Analyst. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across insurance portfolios and investments, developing risk management frameworks and providing strategic insights to senior management.

The role requires advanced quantitative skills, experience with statistical modeling and financial analysis, and the ability to collaborate across departments to implement controls.