Risk Analyst

 
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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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Credit Risk Analyst
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Credit Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
Are you a driven and analytical professional with a passion for credit risk and financial modelling? Join a leading financial advisory team that partners with top-tier institutions across Africa and beyond. This is your chance to work on some of the most advanced and impactful credit risk projects in the industry.
11 days ago


Product Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
My client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Product risk analyst to join their dynamic risk management team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights into the risk department, focusing on controlling front-line trading and ensuring that senior management has a clear understanding of the risk-reward profile of the trading books. The role also involves ensuring that physic...
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Quantitative Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
Are you passionate about credit risk modelling and data-driven decision-making? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your analytical skills can make a real impact? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and growing consulting firm that partners with leading financial institutions to solve complex credit risk challenges.
25 days ago


Quantitative Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
Are you passionate about credit risk modelling and data-driven decision-making? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your analytical skills can make a real impact? Then this is your opportunity to join a dynamic and growing consulting firm that partners with leading financial institutions to solve complex credit risk challenges.
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Risk Analyst
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Salary: Annually
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8 days ago


Asset Risk & Residual Value Analyst
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Salary: R30 000 (negotiable) including provident fund, medical aid, group risk cover, with optional Vitality and Gap Cover.
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24 days ago


Asset Risk & Residual Value Analyst
Location: Bryanston, Gauteng
Salary: R30 000 (negotiable) including provident fund, medical aid, group risk cover, with optional Vitality and Gap Cover.
To maximize profitability and manage risk across the asset life cycle by analyzing residual values, forecasting asset performance, and implementing end-of-term strategies in alignment with client behaviour and company objectives.
24 days ago


Asset Risk & Residual Value Analyst
Location: Bryanston, Gauteng
Salary: R30 000 (negotiable) including provident fund, medical aid, group risk cover, with optional Vitality and Gap Cover.
To maximize profitability and manage risk across the asset life cycle by analyzing residual values, forecasting asset performance, and implementing end-of-term strategies in alignment with client behaviour and company objectives.
24 days ago