Market Risk Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015957/MNG

Date posted:

Friday, August 8, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Seeking a Manager – Market Risk (Insurance, FMIs & Cross-Sectoral).

POSITION INFO:
Are you a strategic market risk professional ready to lead a high-performing team and shape the regulatory landscape of South Africa’s financial system?

A prestigious financial regulatory authority is seeking a Manager – Market Risk to lead a team of specialists focused on insurance, financial market infrastructures (FMIs), and cross-sectoral financial institutions. This is a rare opportunity to play a leadership role at the intersection of policy, supervision, and innovation—and help future-proof South Africa’s financial stability.

What You’ll Be Driving:

Leadership and operational oversight of market and counter-party credit risk supervision across key financial sectors
Development and refinement of regulatory frameworks, supervisory tools, and fit-for-purpose risk models
Deep technical collaboration with supervisory teams, policy units, and external stakeholders
Strategic involvement in cross-sectoral market initiatives, including margin requirements, financial derivatives, and investment risk analysis
Mentoring and growing a high-performance team of market risk specialists

What You Bring:

A Post-graduate Degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Insurance, or a related field (NQF Level 8+)
8–10 years of experience in financial services or financial regulation, with a strong focus on market risk, investment risk, or counter-party credit risk
At least 2 years of experience managing or leading technical teams
In-depth knowledge of insurance and FMI regulation, derivative instruments, financial risk modelling, and supervisory frameworks (e.g., SAM, IOSCO, IAIS, and FMA)
Robust analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities

Bonus Points If You Have:

FRM, CFA, CQF or MBA
Experience with model validation, market risk analytics, and quantitative supervision tools
Proven track record in regulatory innovation and managing complex stakeholder environments

This is more than just a role, it’s a platform to influence the future of South Africa’s financial ecosystem. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, then let’s connect.

Disclaimer:
If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application for this vacancy unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles in the future. We also invite you to reach out to us to discuss your next finance career opportunity.

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