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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Market Risk Quantitative Analyst to join their team. This role offers the chance to provide quantitative support for credit, market, and liquidity risk, while working closely with internal teams to develop, implement, and improve financial risk measurement processes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions in market risk and valuation and lead the design and implementation of yield curve models.
What you'll do:
As a Market Risk Quantitative Analyst, your role will be pivotal in providing quantitative support across various areas of risk. You will be responsible for performing detailed quantitative analysis for credit and market risk, developing sophisticated financial models, and implementing cutting-edge quantitative tools. Your collaboration skills will be put to good use as you work alongside various internal teams to align strategies. You will also have the opportunity to present your findings and recommendations at internal governance forums. A key part of your role will involve identifying and quantifying market risks on the balance sheet, validating yield curve construction, assessing compliance with risk management criteria, automating risk measurement processes, designing databases for storing risk metrics, monitoring regulatory changes, ensuring compliance, and translating complex data into actionable insights.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Market Risk Quantitative Analyst position will bring a wealth of experience and a strong educational background in quantitative finance or related fields. Your strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills will be crucial in this role, as well as your excellent presentation abilities. You are proactive, results-driven, and have a knack for programming with Python, SQL, and VBA. Your knowledge in financial mathematics, risk modelling, and database design will be beneficial in this role. With 5–10 years of experience in quantitative finance and development/programming roles, you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding position.
What sets this company apart:
This company offers a hybrid work arrangement that allows for flexibility and work-life balance. It operates within the insurance and banking sectors with a focus on market and credit risk. The role supports the credit risk and quantitative needs of the credit team. The company provides opportunities for steep learning curves in risk processes and systems, allowing employees to continuously grow and develop their skills.
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About the job
Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: Risk - Credit / Mkt/ Operational
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Location: Centurion
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: TNJVLF-E80C1910
Date posted: 3 February 2025
Consultant: Jason Mackenzie
johannesburg banking-financial-services/risk-credit-mkt-operational 2025-02-03 2025-04-04 financial-services Centurion Gauteng 268 West Ave, Die Hoewes, Centurion, 0157 ZA 0157 Robert Walters https://www.robertwaltersafrica.com https://www.robertwaltersafrica.com/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png trueCome join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.