Market Risk Officer

SUMMARY:
An Exciting Opportunity: Market Risk Officer at a Leading Multinational Bank in Namibia.

POSITION INFO:
Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about financial markets? A prominent multinational bank is seeking a Market Risk Officer to join its Treasury team in Windhoek, Namibia. This is a critical role supporting the front office sales and trading function, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and effectiveness in the bank’s investment and trading activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and reconcile daily treasury transactions and exposure for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide real-time P&L support, analyze variances, and ensure prompt resolution.
• Review and understand treasury portfolios, identifying pricing anomalies and risk mismatches.
• Perform daily revaluations, update FX rates, and manage market data in trading systems.
• Collaborate with traders, operations, risk, and finance teams for seamless end-to-end processes.
• Assist with enhancing valuation models, pricing tools, and risk metrics.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional risk certification (ACI/CFA Level 1) is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, market risk, and pricing principles.
• Proficiency in Excel; and experience with Treasury systems and data tools is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in treasury, middle office, risk, or financial control in a financial institution.