Risk Analyst

Risk analyst jobs are in high demand, as every organisation needs a risk analyst to analyse and identify any potential harm areas in their business. Consider becoming a risk manager, and help save a business today. See below why you should consider this as a professional career.

What is a Risk Analyst?

A risk analyst identifies and analyses the areas of risk that could harm the success of a business or organization. Some of the risks a risk analyst identifies and analyses are economic risks, financial risks, security and fraud risks, compliance risks, just to name a few.

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Risk Analyst Job Description

Risk Analyst Job Overview

A risk analyst is a business specialist that uses their analytical skills to calculate a range of risks that may threaten a business or organization. Their job is to reduce the risks a business might encounter and to predict these risks before they occur. Their duties include reading and analysing financial data, creating outcome reports and analysing any other data within a business to manage and reduce risks.

Responsibilities of a Risk Analyst

Give recommendations to reduce risk
Use analytical software to calculate risks
Access the business’s financial records and find out the level of risk
Create outcome reports and models
Assist clients to make financial goals
Predict the latest trends in the business market

Risk Analyst Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance or a finance-related degree
5 years of experience in Risk analysis
Complete a post-graduate degree
Apply for entry-level jobs
Complete 10+2

Skills needed:

Analytical skills, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills, negotiation skills, knowledge of technology.

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Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Remote / work from home in Cape Town.An exciting opportunity exists for a detail-oriented and motivated risk analyst to join a well-established company within the finance industry. Previous experience in private banking, home loans, or property finance is essential.
1 day ago

Risk Analyst
Location: Durban
Salary:
Morningside. Hybrid role.An exciting opportunity exists for a detail-oriented and motivated risk analyst to join a well-established company within the finance industry. Previous experience in private banking, home loans, or property finance is essential.
7 days ago

Market Risk Analyst | Mathematical Finance | Risk & Pricing Modelling
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 600 000 Annually
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9 days ago

Risk Analyst: Decision Science (CPT)
Location: Cape Town
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16 days ago

Risk Analyst (Investments)
Location: Cape Town
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23 days ago

Operational Risk Analyst
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Join a globally recognised asset manager with a strong presence in emerging markets and a reputation
79 days ago

Job Description - Credit Risk Analyst – Leading Retailer - Cape Town City Centre - Hybrid
Location: Capetown
Salary: Cost to company of around R800 000 per annum very flexible depending on current earnings, experience and job fit etc
Job Description - Credit risk analyst – Leading Retailer - Cape Town City Centre - Hybrid
57 days ago

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Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
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Location: Stellenbosch
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