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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Risk Analyst Jobs currently open:

Market Risk Analyst
Location: Pretoria
Salary: Annually
To assess, monitor and manage market risk exposures in line with the company’s risk tolerance.
3 days ago


Credit Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Opportunity for a experienced Credit risk analyst to be responsible for assessing and developing strategies to rehabilitate troubled loans, negotiate with borrowers, and minimize potential losses for the finance portfolio, as well as overseeing the collection process from non-performing borrowers. The role involves supporting the Credit risk Manager in non-performing loans and investment risk asse...
7 days ago


Market Risk Analyst
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Seeking a Market risk analyst who is ready to shape the future of financial markets.
8 days ago


Market Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Seeking a Market risk analyst who is ready to shape the future of financial markets.
8 days ago


Quantitative Risk Analyst
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
A risk & Finance Innovator Wanted! Shape the Future of Financial Strategy.
8 days ago


Quantitative Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
A risk & Finance Innovator Wanted! Shape the Future of Financial Strategy.
8 days ago


Quantitative Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
A risk & Finance Innovator Wanted! Shape the Future of Financial Strategy 🌍
10 days ago


Data Analyst (Credit Risk Analyst)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 540000 Annually
High profile credit and financial services division of leading retail group seeks a skilled Credit risk analyst, reporting to the risk executive.
11 days ago


Credit Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 850 000
This global tech company offers business solutions aimed at enhancing financial access, digital services, and payments, with a focus on serving businesses and individuals in emerging markets.
11 days ago


Quantitative Credit Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Shape the Future of Credit risk as a Quantitative Credit analyst! Are you ready to make a real impact in credit risk management? Join a dynamic team, reporting directly to the Head of Credit within the Group Balance Sheet Management division?
11 days ago