Research jobs in South Africa

• Lead the delivery of complex market risk advisory and audit support engagements for banking and financial services clients.
• Produce and review risk reporting across a range of topics, including market risk, interest rate risk in the banking book, counterparty credit risk, and liquidity risk.
• Conduct quantitative risk assessments in areas such as foreign exchange, commodities, credit, interest rates, and related control environments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in key risk topics including IFRS2 (share-based payments), IFRS9 / IAS39 (hedge accounting), IFRS13, or exotic derivative modeling.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, ensuring quality delivery and professional growth.
• Collaborate with national and global stakeholders to identify new business opportunities and contribute to thought leadership.
• Drive innovation in risk practices through research and insights tailored to client challenges.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Advanced or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, PRM) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in market risk, either in consulting, financial services, or regulatory environments.
• Deep knowledge of capital markets, trading practices, and financial instruments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proven experience leading projects and teams in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Why Apply?

• Work with high-impact clients on cutting-edge risk topics.
• Be part of an inclusive, collaborative team with a strong focus on professional development.
• Contribute to strategic financial risk initiatives with both local and international reach.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and qualifications.

Take your market risk career to the next level.