Market Risk Analyst (FRM)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016173/MNG

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

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

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 used – it will be celebrated. If you’ve ever wanted to work on sophisticated risk models and influence key financial decisions, this role is for you.

POSITION INFO:
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 related field.
2–3 years’ experience in market risk, ideally in trading, commodities, or financial services.
FRM qualification (completed or in progress) is 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.

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