Market Risk Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016193/MNG

Date posted:

Monday, October 13, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to take your market risk expertise to the next level?

POSITION INFO:
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking team where your knowledge of equity risk, treasury risk, hedging, and derivatives won’t just be applied – it will be celebrated. If you’re passionate about working on sophisticated risk models and influencing key financial decisions, this role is for you.

We are seeking a Market Risk Analyst to monitor, model, and manage risk exposures, supporting clients in trading, treasury, and financial markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyze market risk exposures across equity and treasury portfolios.
Develop and maintain models for derivatives and hedging strategies.
Perform stress testing, scenario analysis, and reporting for senior management and clients.
Collaborate with traders, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure risk compliance and best practices.
Support regulatory and internal risk management initiatives.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
2–3 years’ experience in market risk, ideally in trading, commodities, or financial services.
FRM (Financial Risk Manager) qualification and GARP affiliation are essential.
Strong understanding of equity risk, treasury risk, hedging strategies, and derivatives.
Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills; proficiency in Excel, VBA, or Python.
Experience with risk modeling, scenario analysis, and regulatory reporting.

Why This Role?:

Work with a team that values your expertise and insights.
Influence critical financial decisions with your risk analysis.
Grow your career in a market-leading environment with exposure to high-level trading and treasury strategies.

Apply today to advance your market risk career!

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Specializations:

Actuarial
Data Analytics
Product Development
Pricing
Valuations
Market Risk

Please note: If you have not received a response within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for other suitable roles.

For more information, contact:
Kholo Mongalo
Recruitment Researcher – Actuarial & Analytics
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