Market Risk Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016322/LLR

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Are you a highly analytical professional with a passion for understanding market dynamics and managing financial risk? This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Market Risk Analyst to join a global trading environment where innovation, precision, and performance drive success. Bring your expertise in Python, data analytics, and market risk management to a dynamic team that values insight-driven decision-making and measurable business impact.

POSITION INFO:
Join a world-leading commodities trading organization known for its entrepreneurial culture, global presence, and commitment to excellence. This position is based within a high-performing Market Risk team, responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing exposure across complex trading portfolios.

As a Market Risk Analyst, you will play a key role in monitoring portfolio risk, ensuring that exposure remains within the company’s defined appetite, and providing valuable insights that shape strategic decisions. You’ll collaborate closely with traders and senior risk managers across international offices and gain exposure to advanced risk management tools and global market strategies.

Benefits:

Exposure to international commodities and energy trading markets.
Close collaboration with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
A performance-driven culture that rewards initiative and analytical excellence.
Opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth in a global environment.

Duties:

Identify, assess, and monitor market risks across assigned trading portfolios.
Design, develop, and maintain effective risk reporting tools and dashboards using Python and data visualization platforms (Tableau/Power BI).
Collaborate with trading and risk teams to analyze market movements and define stress testing scenarios.
Communicate analytical insights clearly to traders and senior management to support strategic decision-making.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field (required).
Master’s Degree in Finance or Risk Management (preferred).
Postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Risk Management, or Economics (advantageous).

Experience:

Proven experience in market risk (commodities or financial markets).
Experience in oil and/or gas trading environments preferred but not essential.

Skills:

Advanced Python programming skills (essential).
Strong proficiency in Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

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Market Risk
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Commodities Trading
Financial Modelling
Risk Management
Treasury
Investment Analytics

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